½ pound large shrimp (about 8 shrimp), shells removed

2 garlic cloves

2 tablespoons butter or margarine

½ teaspoon lemon juice Pinch cayenne pepper

• Rinse the shrimp by letting them stand in warm, running water for 5 minutes. Pat dry with paper towels.

• Smash, peel, and chop the garlic cloves. Place the chopped garlic, butter or margarine, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high heat for 30 seconds. Stir, and microwave for another 30 seconds. Stir again, and microwave for 15 to 30 seconds.

• Add the shrimp to the garlic-butter mixture and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on high heat for 3 minutes. Stir, and microwave in 30-second intervals for another 1 to 3 minutes, until the shrimp turns pink.