1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1 jar (4-oz.) sliced mushrooms, drained
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup sherry
2 egg yolks
12 oz. frozen cooked shrimp, defrosted

Preparation Method:

In 2-qt. casserole place butter, onion and mushrooms. Microwave at High 2 to 3 Minutes, until bubbly. Stir in flour and salt. Microwave at High 5 to 6 Minutes, to blend.

Stir in milk. Microwave at High 5 to 6 Minutes, stirring after 3 minutes. Stir in sherry . Stir small amount of sauce into yolks. Add yolk mixture to sauce; stir well. Microwave at Medium 2 to 3 Minutes, stirring after 1 minute.

Stir in shrimp. Microwave at Medium 4 to 6 Minutes, stirring after 2 minutes, until heated through. Makes about 4 servings.

1 recipe sweet and sour sauce
1 lb. cleaned and cooked shrimp
1 can (8-oz.) pineapple slices

Preparation Method:

Stir together sweet and sour sauce, shrimp and drained pineapple slices. Microwave at High 6 to 8 Minutes stirring gently after 3 minutes. Makes 4 to 5 servings.

2 pkgs. (10-oz. each) frozen chopped spinach
1 lb. medium to large raw shrimp, peeled, deveined
1 can (10 1/2 -oz.) condensed cream of shrimp soup
1 cup (4-oz.) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons cooking sherry
2 medium slices fresh bread
3 tablespoons butter

preparation Method:

In 10-in square casserole or 12x8x2-in. dish place unwrapped, frozen blocks of spinach. Microwave at Defrost 10 minutes. Break up blocks. Microwave at High 3 to 4 Minutes more, until just completely thawed. With hands, saueeze out as much juice as possible. Spread over bottom of casserole. Distribute shrimp evenly over spinach.

In 1-qt glass measure stir together undiluted soup, cheese and sherry. Microwave at High 4 Minutes, stirring after 2 minutes, until cheese is melted. Set aside while preparing crumb topping.

Break bread in tiny bits or coarsley crumb in blender. Place in small glass bowl and add butter.

Microwave at High 1 minute, stirring after 1/2 minute, until butter is distributed among crumbs over top. Sprinkle with paprika, if desired.

Microwave at Hihg 12 to 14 Minutes, uncovered, rotating dish 1/2 turn after 5 minutes. Let stand, vovered, 5 minutes before serving. Makes 4 servings.

36 large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup (1/2 -lb.) butter
3 tablespoons capers, including liquid
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup (4-oz.) grated parmesan cheese

Preparation Method:

Butterfly shrimp by cutting each piece lengthwise halfway through and separating the 2 sides to form thin, flat piece of shrimp.

In 1-qt. measure place butter. Microwave at High 1 1/4 Minutes, until melted. Stir in capers, garlic and lemon juice. Pour 2/3 of butter in 12x8x2-in. dish. Arrange shrimp in sauce.

Top with cheese, then remaining butter, cover with wax paper. Microwave at High 6 to 7 Minutes, rotating dish 1/2 turn after 3 minutes, until shrimp is opaque and firm. Makes 3 to 4 serivings.

1 1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
3 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 cups (16-oz.) dairy sour cream
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon cooked shrimp
1 cup (4-oz.) shredded cheddar cheese

Preparation Method:

In 3-qt. casserole place rice and water. Cover. Microwave at High 20 MInutes, stirring after 10 minutes.
Add onion, green pepper, sour cream, milk, salt, pepper and shrimp. Stir well; then smooth top. Microwave at High 10 to 12 Minutes, stirring after 6 minutes, until hot.

Sprinkle cheese over top. Microwave at Hihg 1 Minute, until melted. Makes 6 to 8 serivings.

Ingredients:

1 medium onion, sliced (about 1/2 cup)
1/4 cup butter (use bacon fat, if desired)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water
2 cans (16-oz. each stewed tomatoes
1 cup diced green pepper (2 medium)
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound raw shrimp, shelled, deveined
2 pkgs. (10-oz. each) frozen okra, defrosted, cut into 1-in. pieces.

Preparation Method:

In 3-qt. casserole place onion and butter. Microwave at High 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes, until onion is limp.

In small bowl stir together cornstarch and water. Add to onion along with tomatoes, green pepper, garlic, salt, nutmeg, pepper, shrimp and okra. Stir well. Cover. Microwave at Medium High 29 to 31 Minutes, stirring and recovering after 1/2 of time. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

1 can (10 1/2-oz.) condensed cream of shrimp soup
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons instant minced onion
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 cup (8-oz.) dairy sour cream
2 cans (4 1/2-oz. each) shrimp, drained and rinsed chopped egg or crumbled bacon (optional)

Preparation Method:

In 1 1/2-qt. casserole combine soup, butter, onion, curry powder and sour cream. Microwave at High 5 Minutes, uncovered, or until sauce bubbles around edges .

Stir in shrimp. Microwave at High 2 or 3 Minutes, until hot. Garnish with egg or bacon, if desired. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Ingredients:

1 lb. raw, shelled, deveined shrimp
1/2 cup (1/4-lb.) butter
2 tablespoons sauterne wine
2 teaspoons freeze dried or frozen chives
1/8 teaspoon instant minced garlic, crushed
1 to 2 drops liquid pepper seasoning (tabasco)

Preparation Method:

In 2-qt. casserole place shrimp. stir together butter, wine, chives, garlic and pepper seasoning, Pour over shrimp and stir to coat. (Butter mixture will solidify because of temperature of shrimp.) Insert temperature probe so tip rests on center bottom of dish. Cover with plastic wrap, arranged loosely around probe. Attach cable end at receptacle Microwave at HIgh. Set temp, set 1800. When oven signals, stir shrimp before serving with cocktail picks. Makes about 1 pound.

Note:

If desired, shrimp can be cooked in individual 10-oz. paper bowls. Fill bowls 1/2 full and microwave with probe. Approximate time is 1 to 2 minutes per bowl.

On modles not equipped with probe use minimum microwave time and check for doneness.

- 1 (14 oz.) can artichoke hearts, drained and finely chopped
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon garlic salt Paprika

Preparation Method:

In 8-inch square glass baking dish. Mix chopped artichokes with mayonnaise. Parmesan cheese and garlic salt. Sprinkle with paprika. Microwave at HIGH (10) 5 to 7 minutes, until hearted through; stir after 3 minutes.

Total Microwave Cooking Time 5 to 7 Minutes
Makes 2 cups

- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced ¼ lb. fresh medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 ½ teaspoons fresh parsley, snipped
- 1 ½ teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation Method:

In small mixing bowl, combine butter and garlic Microwave at HIGH (10) 1 to 2 minutes. Add shrimp and parsley. Microwave at MEDIUM HIGH(7) 2 to 3 minutes; stir after 1 minute. Stir in parmesan cheese.

Total Microwave Cooking Time 3 to 5 Minutes
Makes 2 appetizer servings