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Garlic Shrimp with Parmesan Rice

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs. shrimp

sea salt & black pepper to taste

1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil

3 garlic

1/4 tsp. red bell pepper

1 c. brown rice

2 1/2 c. chicken broth

2 tbsp. butter

1/2 c. parmesan cheese

1/4 c. fresh parsley

1 lemon

Directions

1. Bring 2 cups chicken broth to boil in medium pot over high heat. Stir in rice and butter. Cover and reduce heat to low, 40 minutes. Combine parmesan, parsley, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in small bowl. Set aside.
2. Meanwhile, pat dry shrimp with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Combine shrimp, 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, and pepper flakes in medium bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in 12 inch skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Add shrimp and cook without moving until browned on one side, about 1 minute; transer to plate. Add cooked rice and remaining broth to now-empty skillet and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring constantly, until rice is tender, about 5 minutes. Off-heat, stir in paremsan mixture until cheese is melted. Add shrimp. Serve.