Patio shrimp

Ingredients:

3/4 cup butter
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup water
1 pound medium shrimp in shells
Crusty bread

Preparation:

Combine butter, bay leaf, lemon juice, garlic, red pepper and water in saucepan and simmer 10 minutes.
Arrange shrimp in a single layer in baking dish and cover with sauce.
Bake at 350 degrees F until shrimp turn pink and curl, about 20 minutes. Remove bay leaf.
Serve hot with crusty bread to soak up juices.