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Spicy Lemon Shrimp Scampi
25 min 283 kcal per serving Medium
Ingredients
4 Servings
- large shrimp, peeled and deveined1,5 pounds
- olive oil3 tablespoons
- garlic, minced5 cloves
- crushed red pepper flakes2 teaspoons
- lemon, juiced and zested1 whole
- fresh cilantro, chopped0,25 cup
- salt0,5 teaspoon
- black pepper0,25 teaspoon
- cooked quinoa1 cup
Instructions
- 1
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes to the skillet. Sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
- 4
Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes, until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
- 5
Add the lemon juice and zest to the skillet, stirring to coat the shrimp evenly.
- 6
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped fresh cilantro.
- 7
Serve the spicy lemon shrimp scampi over the cooked quinoa.
- 8
Garnish with extra cilantro or lemon wedges if desired. Enjoy!
