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title: Summer Shrimp Piccata
description: Discover a quick and delicious Summer Shrimp Piccata recipe perfect for warm evenings.
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# [Summer Shrimp Piccata](https://www.ccfmed.com/blog/summer-shrimp-piccata)

 Written by [Sunjya Schweig, MD](https://www.ccfmed.com/blog/author/sunjya-schweig) | Jun 14, 2025 12:03:16 AM

 

#### No one wants to be stuck in a hot kitchen when it’s sweltering outside. Shrimp is a great summer go-to. It's quick to cook, endlessly versatile, and surprisingly satisfying. This **Summer Shrimp Piccata** is bright, lemony, and comes together in minutes. It's light enough for a warm evening but filling enough to be a full meal.

Makes: 2 (as a main dish) or 3-4 (as part of a larger meal)  
Prep Time: 10 minutes  
Cook Time: 15 minutes

### Ingredients

- #### 1 lb shrimp (about 14 large shrimp), peeled and deveined
- #### 2 Tbsp olive oil
- #### 1 shallot, diced
- #### 1 Tbsp garlic, minced
- #### 1 tsp arrowroot powder
- #### 1 cup chicken broth
- #### 2 Tbsp capers
- #### 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (plus more for garnish)
- #### 1 lemon, juiced
- #### Salt and pepper, to taste

### Instructions

1. #### **Prep the Shrimp**
   
     - #### Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel.
     - #### Season both sides with salt and pepper. Set aside.
2. #### **Make the Sauce Base**
   
     - #### Heat a cast iron pan over medium-high heat.
     - #### Add olive oil, then sauté garlic and diced shallot for about 5 minutes until soft and fragrant.
3. #### **Simmer**
   
     - #### Add lemon juice, chicken broth, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
     - #### Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
4. #### **Thicken the Sauce**
   
     - #### Sprinkle in the arrowroot powder and immediately whisk until smooth—no clumps.
     - #### Continue simmering for about 5 minutes, until the sauce begins to thicken.
5. #### **Cook the Shrimp**
   
     - #### Add shrimp to the pan.
     - #### Cook 4 minutes on one side, then flip and cook another 2 minutes on the other.
6. #### **Finish the Dish**
   
     - #### Add capers and parsley after flipping the shrimp.
     - #### Let everything simmer for 1–2 more minutes to meld flavors.
     - #### If the sauce is too thin, mix a small amount of arrowroot with water and stir in gradually, allowing time to thicken.
7. #### **Serve**
   
     - #### Garnish with extra parsley.
     - #### Serve warm over cauliflower rice—enjoy!

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