Shrimp Dipping Sauce

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1 pound shrimp in shells
• 1/2 pound butter
• 4 tablespoons each chopped onion, green bell pepper and celery
• 1/2 teaspoon each cayenne pepper, salt and pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon each thyme and oregano
• Crusty bread for dipping

Instructions

1. Combine all but butter, shrimp and bread.
2. Layer in micro-safe bowl shrimp and onion mixture. Place butter on top.
3. Cover and microwave 5 minutes on HIGH, stirring after 3 minutes, if shrimp aren't cooked, stir and microwave until done.
4. Remove shrimp and use sauce for dipping.