"This is a favorite at our house," says Diane Rudolf of Chapman. "The shrimp marinates as it bakes to give it a delicious flavor. It also takes better every time it's reheated.

Quick Shrimp Scampi

1/2 stick margarine

1 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing

1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder

Juice of 2 lemons or 3 tablespoons lemon juice

Cracked pepper, to taste

2 pounds uncooked shrimp, cleaned

Melt butter in a 13-by-9-inch baking pan lined with foil. Stir in the dressing, lemon juice, garlic powder and pepper.

Add the shrimp, stirring to coat with the sauce. Bake at 325 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes or until the shrimp is done; stir occasionally (do not overcook). Serve with steamed rice.

Diana Rudolf,
Chapman