Louisiana Shrimp - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 sticks butter
1 bay leaf
1/4 c. lemon juice
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 1/2 tsp. lemon pepper
1 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)
1 lb. raw shrimp with shells

Preparation

Combine all ingredients except shrimp and simmer until butter is melted.
In a single layer, place shrimp in a casserole and cover with butter mixture.
Bake uncovered at 350\u00b0 for 1 hour. Serve with lots of hot French bread to dip in butter sauce.
Peel shrimp as you eat them.