Shrimp in Butter Garlic Sauce

Shrimp is one of my favourite things to eat. No explanation necessary. Personally, I find that when shrimp is slathered in butter and garlic it’s at its best. Again, no explanation necessary. When I was planning my menu for the Royal Brunch I wasn’t really sure if it was all right to have shrimp at a brunch, but I quickly got over those doubts when I realized how tasty this really is. Plus I’m sure Wills and Kate would be down for shrimp. Yes? No? Who cares, I’m down for shrimp.

Doesn’t shrimp, butter and garlic just make you drool? Doesn’t it also make you drool that this is ready in 5 minutes? Do you know what it means when something is ready in 5 minutes? It means that instead of spending lots of time cooking (procrastinating) you will have plenty of time to study for that world issues test. Or, if you’re not into world issues, or school in general, it leaves you with plenty of time to spend with your family, or your plants, or Oprah, or your box of tissues while you watch The Notebook or I Am Sam.

Yep, tons of time for all the important things in life!

Shrimp in Butter Garlic Sauce (serves 6)

Ingredients
1 package of frozen, pre-cooked shrimp
2 tbsp melted butter
1 large garlic clove, crushed

Directions

Thaw frozen shrimp. Follow directions on the back of the package.

While shrimp is thawing melt butter in the microwave for 30 seconds - 1 minute. Then crush garlic directly into butter.

Heat shrimp in butter and garlic in a skillet over low heat. Until heated through. Remember we’re not cooking the shrimp, just warming it up. This should take about 2-4 minutes.

Serve with a sprinkling of freshly cracked pepper.

Whether you serve this for dinner or brunch, you will love it.

- Lou