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summer shrimp piccata in a cast iron skillet

Summer Shrimp Piccata

Hayley Lucero
a light, fresh meal that is perfect for summer
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Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lbs Shrimp about 14 shrimp
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 Shallot diced
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Arrowroot powder
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon Parsley
  • 2 tablespoon Capers
  • 1 Lemon juiced
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Heat your cast iron pan and 2 tablespoon olive oil to medium-high heat. Then add minced garlic and diced shallots to the pan. Sautee for 5 minutes.
  • Once the garlic and shallots have sauteed, add your lemon juice, chicken broth, salt and pepper. Let this simmer for another 5 minutes.
  • Once the liquid is at a rolling simmer, add the arrowroot powder. Be sure to whisk this thoroughly right away until there are no clumps left. Simmer for 5 minutes or until the liquid begins to thicken.
  • In the mean time, pat your shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper. When the liquid starts to thicken you can add them to the pan. Cooking for 4 minutes on one side and 2 minutes on the other.
  • When you flip the shrimp add your parsley and capers and let the liquid continue to thicken. If it does not thicken, you can slowly add a slurry of a small amount of arrowroot powder and a tablespoon of water. Don't add this too quickly though, it takes a few minutes for it to thicken.
  • When it is ready, garnish with extra parsley, serve, and enjoy!
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