*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                   Camarones En Sapicon (Shrimp Salad)

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Salads                           Seafood
                Mexican

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      pound         Fresh medium shrimp -- unshelled
   1      quart         Water
   1      tablespoon    Lime juice
   1                    Bay leaf
   6                    Peppercorns
     1/2  teaspoon      Salt
   1      large         California chile; roasted -- peeled, chopped <OR>
     1/4  cup           Canned green chiles -- chopped
   1      small         Tomato -- chopped
   4                    Green onions -- chopped
   2      tablespoons   Cilantro leaves -- chopped
   1      tablespoon    Lime juice
                        Salt and pepper to taste
   4      large         Lettuce leaves
   4      tablespoons   Mayonnaise
   4                    Lime wedges

Wash shrimp thoroughly.  Bring water to a boil in large saucepan.
 Add 1 tablespoon lime juice, bay leaf, peppercorns and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
 Drop shrimp into boiling water. Cook 4 minutes. Drain shrimp, reserving liquid.
Peel shrimp; slit backs and remove sand veins. Place shrimp in a large bowl.  
Cover with reserved liquid; chill. Before serving, drain shrimp thoroughly. 
 Mix drained shrimp with chile, tomato, green onions and cilantro. 
 Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon lime juice and salt and pepper to taste; stir.
 Arrange lettuce leaves with 4 plates. Spoon shrimp mixture evenly onto lettuce leaves. 
 Mound 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise beside shrimp.  
Garnish with lime wedge. Makes 4 servings.

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