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Shrimp Piccata Recipe

This shrimp piccata recipe features plump shrimp, soft spinach, and al dente spaghetti, all drenched in a rich and tart sauce. It also comes together quickly.
  • cook TIME 13 mins
  • prep TIME 7 mins
  • total TIME 20 mins
Course: Main CourseCuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 487 kcal
Author: Tuyet Pham, Luna Regina

Ingredients (16)

  • 13 oz peeled shrimp from 26 oz whole shrimp
  • 1 oz spinach stems removed
  • 0.75 oz brined capers
  • 2 oz lemons sliced
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp parsley finely chopped
  • 16 oz spaghetti cooked

INSTRUCTIONS

1

Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat, and stir in 1 tbsp minced garlic for 30 seconds.

2

Add 13 oz peeled shrimp, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp pepper, and 1/4 tsp salt. Stir for 3 minutes to cook.

3

Add 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour and stir for 1 minute to cook.

4

Pour over 1/4 cup white wine and stir to dissolve the flour. Heat for 30 seconds or until half is evaporated.

5

Pour in 1/2 cup whole milk, along with 1/4 cup heavy cream, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 0.75 oz capers. Stir to combine.

6

Add 1 oz spinach leaves and cook for 2 minutes.

7

Remove from heat and add 2 oz lemon slices to the skillet. Move things around and set the skillet aside, until serving.

8

Serve with 16 oz cooked spaghetti and sprinkle 2 tbsp parsley on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 487kcal | Fat 14g | Saturated Fat 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat 1g | Monounsaturated Fat 4g | Cholesterol 333mg | Sodium 515mg | Potassium 702mg | Carbohydrate 41g | Fiber 3g | Sugar 3g | Protein 46g | Vitamin A 1018IU | Vitamin C 14mg | Calcium 190mg | Iron 2mg