Rinse the shrimp and pat dry. Peel and devein if necessary.
Cook the quinoa according to package instructions. Once cooked, stir in chopped fresh parsley, a pinch of salt, and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Trim the broccolini ends. In a pan, heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add the broccolini. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until crisp-tender and slightly charred. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, add the remaining olive oil. Sauté the minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the shrimp to the pan and season with salt and pepper. Sear each side for about 2 minutes or until they turn pink and opaque.
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the shrimp during the last minute of cooking.
Plate the herbed quinoa, top with the lemon-garlic shrimp, and serve with the crispy broccolini on the side.
Garnish with additional fresh parsley and a light drizzle of olive oil, if desired.