Anise Shrimp w/ Buttered Noodles

Source: Joyce'S Fine Cooking

Serves 4-6

1/2 cup butter
1 tsp parsley flakes
2 tsp crushed garlic
2 tsp dried anise
1/4 tsp ground pepper
18-24 jumbo shrimp
1- 8oz package fresh egg noodles or dried
1/4 cup butter, or you could use a good olive oil
salt & pepper to taste

Melt butter in skillet, add parsley, garlic, anise & pepper. Mix & set aside. Clean shrimp and place between paper towels to dry thoroughly. Just before you are ready to serve dinner, reheat butter mixture, add shrimp, cooking for 1 minute on either side.

Cook the noodles as directed, drain well. Add the butter or olive oil, salt & pepper, blend thoroughly. Spoon the shrimp evenly over noodles per serving. Enjoy!

NOTE: A nice Rice Pilaf could also work with this recipe.