Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

* Exported from MasterCook *

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Seafood Appetizers
Mexican

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 Cup Water
1/3 Cup Lime Juice
1 Each Clove Garlic; Finely Chopped
2 Teaspoons Salt
Pepper
24 Each Shrimp; Raw
1 Each Avocado; Peeled And Chopped
2 Each Jalapeno Chiles
1/4 Cup Tomato; Chopped
2 Tablespoons Onion; Chopped
2 Tablespoons Carrot; Finely Chopped
2 Tablespoons Cilantro; Fresh, Snipped
2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
1 1/2 Cups Lettuce; Finely Shredded
Lemon Wedges

NOTE: Shrimp should be peeled and deveined. Jalapeno Chiles should be seeded
and finely chopped.

Heat water, lime juice, garlic, salt and pepper to boiling in a 4-quart Dutch
oven; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered until reduced to 2/3 cup. Add shrimp.
Cover and simmer 3 minutes; do NOT overcook.
Immediately remove shrimp from liquid with slotted spoon; place in bowl of iced
water. Simmer liquid until reduced to 2 T; cool. Mix reduced liquid, shrimp
and remaing ingredients except shredded lettuce and lemon wedges in a glass or
plastic bowl . Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Just before serving
place 1/4 cup lettuce on each of 6 serving dishes. Divide shrimp mixture among
dishes. Garnish with lemon wedges.

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