Microwave Shrimp

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

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Melt the butter: Place the butter, minced garlic and cayenne pepper in a 9-inch microwave-safe pie plate. Microwave, covered, on high until the butter is melted, about one minute. Editor's Tip: Cover that butter! It splatters in the microwave and makes a mess, especially with minced garlic in it.
2. 2Make the sauce: Stir in the wine or broth, lemon juice, fresh parsley and salt. Add the shrimp and toss to coat them with the sauce.
3. 3Cook the shrimp: Microwave the shrimp, covered, on high until they turn pink, 2 minutes to 3 minutes and 30 seconds. Stir the shrimp before serving. Garnish the shrimp with lemon wedges and if desired, serve with toasted bread. Editor's Tip: When you return the dish to the microwave, loosely cover it; the butter-lemon sauce could still splatter at this stage, and the shrimp could dry out if exposed. To reduce the risk of a steam burn and ensure the shrimp have cooked through, remove the dish from the microwave and let it stand, covered, for five minutes.