(Actually from Manale's Restaurant in the Garden District in New Orleans. I knew the chef at that time and he gave me the 'big' secret. Almost too simple to be soooo delicious.)

• 1 lb. medium-large shrimp, in shells, but de-headed
• 1 cup Italian salad dressing (he used Kraft Zesty Italian)
• 2 Tbsp (!) black pepper

1. Mix salad dressing and black pepper. Place shrimp in baking pan.
2. Pour sauce over, stir once. Cover with foil. Bake 20 minutes in preheated 375° oven.
3. Use hot, crusty French bread for dipping the sauce.

Serves 2

(Cotton)