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
- 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.
- 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.