Microwave Shrimp Scampi Recipes

MICROWAVE SHRIMP IN GARLIC BUTTER

Steps:

• Microwave butter 30 to 45 seconds on high until melted.
• Add garlic powder and parsley flakes.
• Separate shrimp: Place in a glass pie dish.
• Pour butter mixture over shrimp. Cover tightly with plastic.
• Microwave 5 to 8 minutes, until shrimp are opaque. Stir every 2 minutes.
• Let stand covered 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
• Serve with rice or pasta.

MICROWAVE SHRIMP SCAMPI FOR TWO

Steps:

• 1. Put the butter and garlic in a shallow dish (I used a pie plate) and microwave on high for two minutes
• 2. Add the remaining ingredients and stir together to mix. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on 50% power for six minutes.
• 3. Let sit covered for three minutes.
• 4. Serve over cooked linguine or rice.

SPLIT-SECOND SHRIMP

Steps:

• Place butter, garlic and cayenne in a 9-in. microwave-safe pie plate. Microwave, covered, on high until butter is melted, about 1 minute. Stir in wine, lemon juice, parsley and salt. Add shrimp; toss to coat. , Microwave, covered, on high until shrimp turns pink, 2-1/2-3-1/2 minutes. Stir before serving.

MICROWAVE SHRIMP SCAMPI

Steps:

• In a microwave safe 2-quart casserole, place in butter and cook until melted.
• Remove and stir in parsley flakes, lemon juice, garlic and salt.
• Add shrimp; toss to coat.
• Cover and microwave on hight for 3 - 5 minutes.
• Cooking time will vary with the size of the shrimp. When cooked, shrimp will be pink.
• Serve over hot cooked rice and sprinkle with paprika.