Grilled Shrimp Piccata Skewers (Print View)
Juicy grilled shrimp with zesty, buttery piccata sauce. A vibrant Italian-American twist perfect for summer.
# What You Need:
→ Shrimp & Marinade
01 - 1½ lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - ½ tsp kosher salt
05 - ¼ tsp black pepper
06 - 1 lemon, zested
→ Piccata Sauce
07 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter
08 - 2 tbsp olive oil
09 - 2 tbsp capers, drained and rinsed
10 - ¼ cup dry white wine
11 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
12 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
→ For Serving
13 - Lemon wedges
14 - Extra chopped parsley
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine shrimp with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and lemon zest in a bowl. Let marinate for 10 minutes while preheating grill to medium-high heat.
02 - Thread marinated shrimp onto skewers, reserving any remaining marinade in the bowl.
03 - Melt butter with olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add capers and cook for 1 minute. Pour in white wine and lemon juice, simmering for 2 minutes until slightly reduced. Stir in parsley and remove from heat.
04 - Grill skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and lightly charred. During the final minute, brush shrimp generously with piccata sauce.
05 - Transfer skewers to serving platter. Drizzle with remaining piccata sauce, sprinkle with additional parsley, and accompany with lemon wedges.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The buttery piccata sauce with capers turns ordinary grilled shrimp into something restaurant worthy
- Everything cooks in under 30 minutes but tastes like you spent all afternoon at the stove
02 -
- Do not overcook the shrimp or they will turn rubbery and sad
- Keep the piccata sauce warm while grilling so it brushes on easily
03 -
- Pat shrimp very dry before marinating so the sauce sticks better
- Double the piccata sauce because everyone will want extra