Pan-Seared Shrimp with Aperol-Lemon Butter

Name: Pan-Seared Shrimp with Aperol-Lemon Butter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 12 oz, peeled and deveined shrimp; 2 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp Aperol; 1/2, juiced lemon; 1 clove, minced garlic; 1/2 tsp fresh thyme; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper

Juicy shrimp seared in butter with a zesty Aperol and lemon sauce that complements their natural sweetness.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Category: Seafood

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 10 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

12 oz, peeled and deveined shrimp
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp Aperol
1/2, juiced lemon
1 clove, minced garlic
1/2 tsp fresh thyme
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Pat shrimp dry, then season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Melt 2 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
Step 2: Add 1 tbsp Aperol, 1/2 lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1/2 tsp fresh thyme to the skillet. Simmer for 1 minute until sauce thickens slightly and aromatics are fragrant.
Step 3: Remove from heat, transfer shrimp to a plate, and spoon sauce over top.