How to Make Shrimp Piccata - A Step-by-Step Guide

Shrimp Piccata is a delicious and light Italian dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. This dish features tender shrimp cooked in a flavorful lemon and caper sauce, served over pasta or rice. It's a simple yet elegant dish that is sure to impress your family and friends.

The dish originates from the classic Italian dish Chicken Piccata, which features chicken cutlets cooked in a similar lemon and caper sauce. Shrimp Piccata puts a twist on the traditional r...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 10 baby bella mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 (6 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, chopped, with juice
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • 3 tablespoons capers with juice
  • 1 splash dry white wine (Optional)
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain.
  • Heat olive oil and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add shrimp, mushrooms, and garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add artichokes, lemon juice, capers, and white wine. Cook and stir until shrimp is tender and mixture is bubbling, about 10 minutes.
  • Spoon shrimp piccata over individual beds of pasta. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Nutrition

    769 cal.

    • Total Fat: 31g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 203mg
    • Sodium: 651mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 89g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 37g
    • Vitamin C: 22mg
    • Calcium: 78mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 556mg