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Split-Second Shrimp

By: Jalayne Luckett

"In Marion, Illinois, Jalayne Luckett uses her microwave to hurry along preparation of this super-fast shrimp scamp that's buttery and full of garlic flavor. Tip: Serve it as an elegant entree or special-occasion appetizer."

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Prep Time:
10 Min

Ready In:
10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons white wine or chicken broth
5 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound large uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined

Directions

In a 9-in. microwave-safe pie plate, combine the butter, garlic and cayenne. Cover and cook on high for 1 minute or until butter is melted. Stir in the wine or broth, lemon juice, parsley and salt. Add shrimp; toss to coat. Cover and cook on high for 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, rotating once. Stir before serving.

Footnotes

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.
Nutritional Analysis: 1 serving (prepared with reduced-fat butter) equals 79 calories, 3 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 119 mg cholesterol, 349 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 12 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 2 very lean meat.