Spicy Lemon Shrimp Scampi

Preparación

1. 1

   Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper.

2. 2

   Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes to the skillet. Sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.

4. 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. 5

   Add the lemon juice and zest to the skillet, stirring to coat the shrimp evenly.

6. 6

   Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped fresh cilantro.

7. 7

   Serve the spicy lemon shrimp scampi over the cooked quinoa.

8. 8

   Garnish with extra cilantro or lemon wedges if desired. Enjoy!