Grilled Shrimp Piccata Skewers (Printer-Friendly)

Juicy grilled shrimp brushed with zesty buttery piccata sauce. A vibrant Italian-American twist ready in 25 minutes.

# What You'll 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 Steps:

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 or preparing a grill pan.
02 - Thread marinated shrimp onto skewers, reserving any remaining marinade for later use.
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, then simmer for 2 minutes until slightly reduced. Stir in parsley and remove from heat.
04 - Grill skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp are opaque and lightly charred. During the final minute of cooking, brush shrimp generously with piccata sauce.
05 - Arrange skewers on a serving platter. Drizzle with remaining piccata sauce, sprinkle with additional fresh parsley, and serve with lemon wedges alongside.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The way the piccata sauce gets all caramelized and slightly crispy on the grill creates this incredible sweet and savory crust
  • Everything cooks in under 30 minutes but looks like you spent all afternoon planning something fancy
02 -
  • Do not overcook the shrimp or they will turn rubbery and sad, so watch them closely on that hot grill
  • The sauce needs to be brushed on during the very last minute or it will burn and turn bitter
03 -
  • Serve with crusty bread to soak up every last drop of that incredible piccata sauce
  • If using wooden skewers, soak them for 30 minutes so they do not burn on the grill

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