1 lb. med. shrimp, shelled and cleaned
1/2 c. butter
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tbsp. finely chopped garlic or to taste
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tbsp. parsley flakes
Paprika (optional)

1. In round baking dish, heat butter and garlic 1 1/2 to 2 minutes on high until butter is melted.

2. Add lemon juice, parsley and salt; stir in shrimp. Heat, covered, 4 to 5 minutes on power level 7 until shrimp is done, stirring once. Let stand covered 5 minutes; sprinkle with paprika before serving.

Serves 4.

NOTE: For TWO servings, follow above procedure; halve all ingredients. Heat butter 3/4 to 1 minute on high and shrimp 2 1/2 to 3 minutes on power level 7.