Easy Creamy Shrimp Piccata
This quick recipe for easy creamy shrimp piccata pairs tender shrimp with a creamy, lemony sauce for a seafood supper that is dinner party worthy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup white wine
- Zest and juice from one lemon
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup capers
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Put the olive oil and butter into a large skillet over medium high heat until the butter is melted.
- Add the shrimp and cook until just done, about 2-3 minutes depending on the size of your shrimp. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the wine and stir for a minute, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the lemon juice and cream and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Return the shrimp to the pan along with the parmesan cheese and capers and simmer for a minute or two until everything is heated through.
- Divide the shrimp among plates, ladle a generous amount of sauce on top and garnish with parsley and lemon zest. Serve at once.
Find it online: https://www.framedcooks.com/easy-creamy-shrimp-piccata/