Lemon Garlic Shrimp

Ingredients

• •1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• •4 cloves garlic, minced
• •2 tablespoons olive oil
• •1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• •1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• •Zest of 1 lemon
• •Salt and pepper to taste
• •2 cups cooked rice
• •Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. 1

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

2. 2

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

3. 3

   Increase the heat to medium-high and add the shrimp to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until shrimp are pink and opaque.

4. 4

   Pour in the lemon juice and sprinkle the lemon zest over the shrimp. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

5. 5

   Cook for another 1-2 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

6. 6

   Serve the lemon garlic shrimp over cooked rice, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.