Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
YIELD
6 servingsPREP
20 minCOOK
10 minREADY
1 hrsIngredients
Directions
Heat water, lime juice, garlic, salt and pepper to boiling in a 4-quart Dutch oven; reduce heat.
Simmer uncovered until reduced to ⅔ 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 ¼ cup lettuce on each of 6 serving dishes.
Divide shrimp mixture among dishes.
Garnish with lemon wedges.
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