Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsGiuseppe's Bar & Grille HendersonPenne And Shrimp Piccata Recipe

Penne And Shrimp Piccata Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Make Penne And Shrimp Piccata Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Pasta

Method

Cooking the Pasta

  1. 1

    Boil the Pasta

    In a large pot, bring water to a rolling boil. Add 1 tsp of salt and 8 cups of penne pasta. Cook according to package instructions, typically 10-12 minutes, until al dente.

  2. 2

    Drain and Set Aside

    Once cooked, drain the pasta and set aside, reserving 1 cup of pasta water for later use.

Cooking the Shrimp

  1. 3

    Sauté Shrimp

    In a large skillet, heat 2 tbs of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 lb of shrimp and cook for about 2-3 minutes on one side until they turn pink.

  2. 4

    Add Garlic and Seasonings

    Flip the shrimp, then add 3 tsp of minced garlic, 1 tsp of red pepper flakes, 1 tbs of lemon juice, and 1 tsp of lemon zest. Sauté for another 2 minutes until the shrimp are fully cooked.

Making the Sauce

  1. 5

    Add Chicken Broth

    Pour in 1 cup of chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for about 2-3 minutes to let the flavors meld.

  2. 6

    Incorporate Capers and Butter

    Stir in 2 tbs of rinsed capers and 4 tbs of butter, allowing the butter to melt and the sauce to thicken slightly.

Combining Ingredients

  1. 7

    Mix Pasta and Shrimp

    Add the drained penne pasta to the skillet with the shrimp and sauce. Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.

  2. 8

    Garnish and Serve

    Sprinkle 1 tbs of chopped parsley over the top before serving. Enjoy your Penne and Shrimp Piccata!

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