• 2 lb. large raw shrimp
• 1/2 C. (1 stick) butter
• 1 tsp. salt
• 6 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1/4 C. chopped parsley
• 2 tsp. grated lemon peel
• 6 lemon wedges
• 2 Tbs. lemon juice

Remove shells from shrimp, leaving shell on tail section only. Wash under running water and drain on paper towels. Melt butter in 13x9x2-inch baking dish in oven. Add salt, garlic and 1 tablespoon parsley, mix well.  Arrange shrimp in single layer in baking dish. Bake at 400 degrees uncovered for 5 minutes.

Turn shrimp, sprinkle with lemon peel, lemon juice and remaining parsley. Bake at 400 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or just until tender.

Arrange shrimp on a heated serving platter. Pour garlic butter over all. Serve over rice and garnish with lemon wedges.

Serves 6 to 8.

Warren Wilcox of Pelhan, N.H.