Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Piccata
This Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Piccata delivers 46g protein and 777 calories per serving in a high-calorie seafood option for bulking phases. Quick stovetop cooking makes 4 servings, offering variety when chicken fatigue sets in mid-week. Built for strength athletes in caloric surplus who need high-protein, high-calorie meals that don't rely on red meat.
Ingredients
- •Unsalted Butter(15g)
- •Garlic(360g)
- •Shrimp(454g)
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Shallot
- •Wine, White, Dry(120g)
- •Cream, Heavy Whipping(360g)
- •1 pinch salt (to taste)
- •1 pinch pepper (to taste)
- •Spinach(720g)
- •Parmesan Cheese(120g)
Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.
- •Cornstarch(5g)
- •Parsley, Fresh(60g)
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(30g)
- •Capers, Canned, Drained(60g)
- •4 lemon slices (to serve)
- •1 Pinch Fresh Parsley (Extra, Chopped To Garnish)
Instructions
- 1Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Melt the butter and add in the garlic and fry until fragrant (about one minute). Add in the shrimp and fry two minutes on each side, until just cooked through and pink. Transfer to a bowl; set aside.
- 2Fry the onion in the butter remaining in the skillet. Pour in the white wine (if using), and allow to reduce to half, while scraping any bits off of the bottom of the pan.
- 3Reduce heat to low-medium heat, add the cream and bring to a gentle simmer, while stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
- 4Add in the spinach leaves and allow to wilt in the sauce, then add in the parmesan cheese and allow sauce to gently simmer for a further minute or so until the cheese melts through the sauce. (For a thicker sauce, add the milk/cornstarch mixture to the centre of the pan, and continue to simmer while quickly stirring the mixture through until the sauce thickens.)
- 5Add the shrimp back into the pan along with the lemon juice, capers and parsley; stir through. Take off the heat and serve immediately with lemon slices and extra parsley to garnish (if desired).
- 6Serve over pasta, rice or steamed veg.
Nutrition — Per Serving
777
calories
46g
protein
50g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 47g
- Saturated fat
- 26.2g
- Sodium
- 1221 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 6.9g
4 servings per batch · ~580g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Piccata have per serving?
Each serving delivers 46g of protein and 777 calories. Macros are 50g fat and 47g carbs, making this the most carb-forward shrimp option in this set.
How long does Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Piccata take to prep?
This quick-prep recipe batch-cooks 4 servings on the stovetop in one session. Despite the higher calorie count, it maintains the quick-prep efficiency standard for stovetop cooking.
Is Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Piccata good for muscle gain?
At 46g protein and 777 calories per serving, this recipe supports muscle gain phases with substantial surplus calories and carbs for training fuel. The elevated carbohydrate content (47g) makes it especially useful as a post-workout meal.
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