Best 8 Seafood Piccata Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to discover the delectable flavors of seafood piccata, a classic dish that tantalizes the taste buds with its harmonious blend of savory and tangy notes. This article will guide you through the culinary landscape, unveiling the secrets to crafting the perfect seafood piccata, from selecting the freshest seafood to mastering the art of creating a luscious sauce. Along the way, you'll learn how to elevate the flavors of your dish with carefully chosen ingredients and expert cooking techniques, transforming it into a masterpiece that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN PICCATA



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For dinner this week, make Giada De Laurentiis' famous Chicken Piccata recipe, a comforting Italian classic made with lemon, butter and capers.

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 skinless and boneless chicken breasts, butterflied and then cut in half
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
All-purpose flour, for dredging
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup brined capers, rinsed
1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge chicken in flour and shake off excess.
  • In a large skillet over medium high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter with 3 tablespoons olive oil. When butter and oil start to sizzle, add 2 pieces of chicken and cook for 3 minutes. When chicken is browned, flip and cook other side for 3 minutes. Remove and transfer to plate. Melt 2 more tablespoons butter and add another 2 tablespoons olive oil. When butter and oil start to sizzle, add the other 2 pieces of chicken and brown both sides in same manner. Remove pan from heat and add chicken to the plate.
  • Into the pan add the lemon juice, stock and capers. Return to stove and bring to boil, scraping up brown bits from the pan for extra flavor. Check for seasoning. Return all the chicken to the pan and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove chicken to platter. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to sauce and whisk vigorously. Pour sauce over chicken and garnish with parsley.

SHRIMP PICCATA



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This easy recipe is part of a meal plan along with "Balsamic Brioled Asparagus". I typically serve this with crusty french bread and Balsamic Broiled Asparagus.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 pound uncooked angel hair pasta
2 shallots, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup white wine or additional chicken broth
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup capers, drained
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute shallots and garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add the shrimp, oregano and salt; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink. In small bowl, combine the broth, wine and cornstarch; gradually stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat., Drain pasta. Add the pasta, lemon juice, capers and parsley to the skillet; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 139mg cholesterol, Sodium 715mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HEALTHY SHRIMP PICCATA PASTA



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This dish is quick, easy, flavorful and a great way to introduce shrimp and capers to your menu. The light sauce really enhances the wonderful flavor of shrimp. -Carol Bess White, Portland, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 ounces uncooked spaghetti
2 shallots, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 jar (3 ounces) capers, drained
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute shallots in oil until tender. Add the shrimp, capers, lemon juice and garlic powder; cook and stir for 5-6 minutes or until shrimp turn pink., Drain spaghetti; toss with shrimp mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 168mg cholesterol, Sodium 453mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SHRIMP PICCATA



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I used to eat a lemon piccata dish at my favorite Italian restaurant and one day I decided to try to whip up one on my own. It's a hit with the family! Enjoy. Garnish with lemon wedges.

Provided by Dark Phoenix

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 32m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup butter
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
10 baby bella mushrooms, sliced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (6 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, chopped, with juice
½ lemon, juiced
3 tablespoons capers with juice
1 splash dry white wine
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain.
  • Heat olive oil and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add shrimp, mushrooms, and garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add artichokes, lemon juice, capers, and white wine. Cook and stir until shrimp is tender and contents are bubbling, about 10 minutes. Spoon shrimp piccata over individual beds of pasta. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 769.2 calories, Carbohydrate 89.4 g, Cholesterol 203.1 mg, Fat 30.7 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 36.6 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 650.8 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

SEAFOOD PICCATA



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Shrimp, scallops and crabmeat sauteed in a white wine and lemon sauce and tossed with hot cooked pasta shells. Every time I cook for a large group, this is requested. Great tasting and really simple to make!

Provided by Beth Lewis

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Crab

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) package medium seashell pasta
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
¾ cup minced green onions
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
1 pound bay scallops
1 pound crabmeat
2 cups dry white wine
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
½ cup butter
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil, add pasta shells, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saute mushrooms, green onions, and garlic until tender. Stir in shrimp, scallops, and crabmeat. Cook for 5 minutes, or until shrimp is pink. Stir in wine, lemon juice, and butter; cook until heated through.
  • Toss pasta with seafood sauce and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 613.6 calories, Carbohydrate 47.4 g, Cholesterol 169 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 39.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 434.2 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

SHRIMP PICCATA WITH ZUCCHINI NOODLES



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The tangy lemon-caper sauce in this healthy Italian makeover recipe is a natural with shrimp. Serving it over zucchini noodles (aka zoodles) keeps the dish summery and low-cal, but it's also delicious with whole-wheat spaghetti.

Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen

Categories     Healthy Zucchini Noodle Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

5-6 medium zucchini (2 1/4-2 1/2 pounds), trimmed
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound raw shrimp (21-25 count; see Tip), peeled and deveined, tails left on if desired
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
⅓ cup white wine
¼ cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons capers, rinsed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Using a spiral vegetable slicer or a vegetable peeler, cut zucchini lengthwise into long, thin strands or strips. Stop when you reach the seeds in the middle (seeds make the noodles fall apart). Place the zucchini "noodles" in a colander and toss with salt. Let drain for 15 to 30 minutes, then gently squeeze to remove any excess water.
  • Meanwhile, heat butter and 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add shrimp and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
  • Whisk broth and cornstarch in a small bowl. Add to the shrimp along with wine, lemon juice and capers. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp is just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini noodles and gently toss until hot, about 3 minutes. Serve the shrimp and sauce over the zucchini noodles, sprinkled with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Cholesterol 174.1 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 516 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

FISH PICCATA



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Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 small white fish fillets (such as tilapia or sole), about 1 pound total
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup white wine
2 lemons, juiced
2 tablespoons capers
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. While the pan is heating, blot the fish dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Dredge in the flour, shaking off any excess. Saute the fish in the oil until just cooked through, about 4 minutes, flipping halfway through. Remove the fish to a platter. Deglaze the pan with the white wine, whisking for about 1 minute. Add the lemon juice and capers and stir. Add the butter and stir or whisk to incorporate to bring the sauce together. Pour onto the fish and garnish with the chopped parsley.

SHRIMP PICCATA



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Categories     Shellfish     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tbs flour
1 tsp no-salt-added lemon-pepper blend
1 lb cleaned and deveined medium or large shrimp (tails on)
1 tbs olive oil
2 cloves minced garlic
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup fat free chicken broth
3 tbs fresh lemon juice
2 tbs capers
2 tbs butter
1 tbs chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Combine flour and lemon-pepper blend in a shallow dish. Toss shrimp mixture until coated. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet on medium. Add shrimp and cook 2 or 3 minutes, turn and cook 1 more minute. Remove shrimp to plate. Add garlic to skillet and cook 30 seconds. Stir in wine, broth, lemon juice and capters. Bring to a simmer, add shrimp and cook 1 minute or until heated through. Remove from heat, whisk in butter and stir in parsley. Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh seafood, good quality butter, and fresh lemon juice are essential.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the fish. This will prevent the fish from cooking evenly.
  • Cook the fish until it is just cooked through. Overcooked fish will be tough and dry.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in the piccata sauce. This will add flavor and color to the dish.
  • Serve the piccata immediately after it is cooked. This will ensure that the fish is hot and flaky and the sauce is flavorful.

Conclusion:

Seafood piccata is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With its combination of fresh seafood, tangy lemon sauce, and flavorful vegetables, seafood piccata is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and delicious seafood dish, give seafood piccata a try.

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