2 lbs. cleaned shrimp
1/2 lb. butter
2 tbsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. chopped parsley
1 tsp. black pepper
2 c. cooked rice

Combine shrimp, garlic, parsley and black pepper in a microwave dish with cover. Slice butter and cover the shrimp, with the butter. Cook at high temperature 3 to 4 minutes. Stir and rotate dish. Cook at high temperature for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir and rotate the dish. Cook at high for 3 to 4 minutes (depending on the size of the shrimp, check for doneness). Serve on a bed of cooked rice.