Description

Grilled Shrimp Piccata Skewers combine juicy grilled shrimp with a bright lemon butter sauce made with capers, garlic, and fresh herbs. This easy grilled seafood recipe delivers bold flavor, tender texture, and a restaurant style finish that works perfectly for weeknight dinners or outdoor cooking.

Ingredients

Large tail on shrimp, cleaned and deveined

Fresh rosemary, finely chopped

Crushed red pepper flakes

Fresh garlic cloves, finely chopped

Extra virgin olive oil, plus more for the grill

Fresh lemons, zested and sliced

Kosher salt

Shallot, finely chopped

Capers, drained

Martinelli’s Gold Medal Apple Juice

Low sodium chicken broth

Unsalted butter

Fresh parsley, chopped

Cabot Parmesan Cheese made with vegetarian rennet

Wooden or metal skewers

Instructions

1. Soak wooden skewers in warm water and pat shrimp dry thoroughly

2. Combine shrimp with rosemary, red pepper flakes, half of the garlic, olive oil, lemon zest, and salt, then toss gently to coat and let marinate briefly

3. Prepare lemons by juicing part of them and slicing the remainder for grilling

4. Heat olive oil in a stainless steel skillet and cook shallots until softened

5. Add capers and remaining garlic and cook until fragrant

6. Pour in apple juice and simmer until reduced, then add chicken broth and continue cooking until the sauce thickens

7. Remove from heat and whisk in butter, parsley, and lemon juice until smooth and glossy

8. Preheat grill, clean grates, and lightly oil the surface

9. Thread shrimp onto skewers evenly

10. Grill shrimp until lightly charred and cooked through, turning once

11. Grill lemon slices until lightly caramelized

12. Arrange shrimp and lemons on a platter, spoon sauce over the top, and finish with grated Parmesan

Notes

Use large shrimp to prevent overcooking on the grill

Do not marinate shrimp too long to preserve tender texture

Stainless steel cookware helps develop better flavor for the sauce

Watch the sauce carefully while reducing to avoid overpowering acidity

Fresh herbs provide the best aroma and balance in this dish

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: American