Shrimp In Garlic Butter(Microwave; Easy) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 stick butter
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. parsley flakes
1 (12 oz.) pkg. frozen, peeled and deveined shrimp

Preparation

Place butter in microwave-safe dish (8 or 9-inch); a Corning Ware dish works great.
Heat butter 35 to 45 seconds to melt. Stir in garlic powder and parsley flakes.
Place shrimp in colander; run cold water over to clean and separate.
Drain.
Stir shrimp into butter mixture to evenly coat.
Cover tightly with plastic wrap.
Microwave 6 to 8 minutes on High.
Stir every 2 minutes.
When shrimp are tender and opaque, let stand 1 1/2 minutes before serving.
Serve with toothpicks.
Fresh shrimp may be used if deveined and peeled.
Makes 1 1/2 to 2 cups.