Microwave Shrimp

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Microwave shrimp in a rich butter-lemon sauce for an ultrafast and easy dinner.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced
  • 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons white wine or chicken broth
  • 5 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined
  • lemon wedges
  • toasted bread rounds, optional

Directions

  1. Place butter, garlic and cayenne in a 9-in. microwave-safe pie plate. Microwave, covered, on high until butter is melted, about 1 minute. Stir in wine, lemon juice, parsley and salt. Add shrimp; toss to coat.
  2. Microwave, covered, on high until shrimp turns pink, 2-1/2-3-1/2 minutes. Stir before serving. Garnish with lemon wedges and if desired, serve with toasted bread.
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