Microwave Shrimp Scampi - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. margarine or butter
2 Tbsp. dried parsley flakes
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 large clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. salt
1 lb. jumbo raw shrimp
paprika (optional)

Preparation

Place butter in 2-quart casserole.
Microwave on High (100%) until melted, 1 to 2 minutes.
Stir in parsley, lemon juice, garlic and salt.
Add shrimp and toss to coat.
Cover and microwave on High until shrimp is pink, opaque and tender, 3 1/2 to 5 1/2 minutes, stirring twice.
Sprinkle with paprika.