Power Cooking

• 5 lbs. fresh shrimp in shells (no need to dehead)
• 1 lb. margarine or butter
• 2 oz. can black pepper

• Large bottle of Italian dressing
• Juice of four lemons
• 2-3 loaves of day-old, sliced French bread (heated)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place shrimp in large roasting pan. In separate bowl, melt margarine and then add pepper, salad dressing and lemon juice. Pour over shrimp and cook uncovered for 45 minutes in the oven. Shrimp will be pink with red tails when done. Serve on large platters. Pour pepper and butter sauce from pan over shrimp. Give guests large napkins and bibs, and invite them to "peel 'em and eat 'em." Dunk French bread into sauce. Yield: 8 - 10 servings.