Louisiana Shrimp Bake

3/4 cup butter
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon pepper
3/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup water
1 pound peeled raw shrimp
1 to 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning

Mix butter, bay leaf, lemon juice, lemon pepper, cayenne, garlic powder and water in a saucepan. Heat and stir until butter melts; remove and discard bay leaf.

Place shrimp in one layer in a glass dish. Pour butter mixture over shrimp; sprinkle with Old Bay seasoning.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 to 40 minutes.

Serve shrimp with French bread for dunking into the butter sauce.