1Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes to the skillet. Sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant but not browned.
Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side until pink, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until just cooked through.
Add the lemon juice and zest to the skillet, stirring to coat the shrimp evenly.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
Serve the spicy garlic shrimp scampi over the cooked brown rice.
Garnish with extra parsley or lemon wedges if desired. Enjoy!