Grilled Shrimp Piccata Skewers (Printable Version)
Juicy grilled shrimp brushed with zesty, buttery piccata sauce—perfect for summer grilling or elegant appetizers.
# What You'll Need:
→ Shrimp & Marinade
01 - 1½ pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - ½ teaspoon kosher salt
05 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
06 - 1 lemon, zested
→ Piccata Sauce
07 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
09 - 2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed
10 - ¼ cup dry white wine
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
12 - 2 tablespoons 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 shrimp skewers for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and lightly charred. During the final minute of cooking, brush shrimp with a portion of the piccata sauce.
05 - Arrange skewers on a serving platter. Drizzle with remaining piccata sauce, sprinkle with additional parsley, and accompany with lemon wedges.
# Expert Suggestions:
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- The piccata sauce transforms simple grilled shrimp into something restaurant-worthy with minimal effort
- Perfect for entertaining because everything comes together in under 30 minutes but looks impressive
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- Overcooking shrimp is the biggest mistake, so watch closely and pull them as soon as they turn opaque
- Brushing the sauce on during the last minute of grilling creates those incredible caramelized spots everyone fights over
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- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning
- Double the sauce recipe because everyone will want extra for dipping