Cooking for 2 - Shrimp Piccata

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle half of the flour over the shrimp, then flip them and sprinkle the rest of the flour on top. Toss to coat and shake off the excess flour.

Step 2

Sear the shrimp. Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over high heat. When the oil starts to shimmer, add the shrimp in a single layer. Cook the shrimp undisturbed for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes until lightly golden. Flip and cook 1 1/2 to 2 minutes longer. Transfer to a plate.

Step 3

Make the piccata sauce. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and the butter. Once the butter has melted, add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the white wine and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, scraping up the browned bits stuck on the pan to dissolve into the sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened slightly.

Step 4

Return the shrimp to the pan. Simmer until the shrimp is warmed through. Remove from the heat and garnish with a sprinkling of parsley. Serve with the sauce spooned over the top