Shrimp Piccata
Shrimp Piccata pairs tender shrimp with briny capers, marinated artichokes, and a bright lemon-butter pan sauce, all spooned over linguine. The wine-kissed sauce is tangy and savory with a subtle richness, making it perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that still feels restaurant-worthy.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Shrimp Piccata, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 48 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 24
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 52
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the linguine at a rolling boil until slightly firm, about 11 minutes; drain.
- 2
Heat the olive oil and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the shrimp, mushrooms, and garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the artichokes, lemon juice, capers, and white wine. Cook and stir until the shrimp is tender and the mixture is bubbling, about 10 minutes.
- 3
Spoon the shrimp piccata over individual portions of pasta. Season with salt and pepper.
- Calories 832.54 kcal High 42%
- Protein 42.12 g Good Source 84%
- Carbohydrate 101.88 g 37%
- Total Fat 28.7 g High 37%
- Saturated Fat 9.89 g High 49%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 304.64 mg High 102%
- Sodium 633.82 mg High 28%
- Dietary Fiber 7.61 g Good Source 27%
- Total Sugars 3.2 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 179.61 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 5.55 mg Good Source 31%
- Potassium 325.44 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 15.95 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 22.31 mg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin D 0.04 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Shrimp Piccata is an Italian dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Artichoke Hearts, Butter, Capers, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 832.54 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Shrimp Piccata?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Shrimp Piccata made of?
- The main ingredients are Artichoke Hearts, Butter, Capers, Garlic, Lemon. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Shrimp Piccata?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Shrimp Piccata?
- About 35 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 832.54 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Shrimp Piccata easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Shrimp Piccata healthy?
- Shrimp Piccata has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 832.54 calories and 42.12 g of protein, or 84% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 633.82 mg (28% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.89 g (49% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Sulfites, Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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