1 lb. shrimp (any size)
3/4 - 1 stick butter (butter)
1 stack Ritz crackers
Garlic powder or salt (optional)

1. Shell medium tails. Devein shrimp. Rinse in cold water and set aside.

2. Roll Ritz crackers into fine crumbs.

3. Melt butter in a 9x9 inch glass baking dish in microwave or on a low fire.

4. When butter is melted, pour in Ritz and mix with a fork until all the liquid is absorbed.

5. Push the crumb mix to one side of dish and lay the shrimp in a single layer on half of the dish. Cover with all the crumbs. Lay the remainder of the shrimp on the other half of the dish and then spread the crumbs evenly over entire dish so that the shrimp are completely covered. This method prevents dry tails and the need for taking off tail shell at the time of eating. Baking at 350 degrees for 1/2 hour. Enjoy with a crisp tossed green salads.