Mexican Style Shrimp Cocktail

Mexican Style Shrimp Cocktail


1. Heat water, lime juice, garlic, salt and pepper to boiling in a 4-quart Dutch oven; reduce heat.

2. Simmer uncovered until reduced to 2/3 cup.

3. Add shrimp.

4. Cover and simmer 3 minutes; do NOT overcook.

5. Immediately remove shrimp from liquid with slotted spoon; place in bowl of iced water.

6. Simmer liquid until reduced to 2 T; cool.

7. Mix reduced liquid, shrimp and remaining ingredients except shredded lettuce and lemon wedges in a glass or plastic bowl.

8. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.

9. Just before serving place 1/4 cup lettuce on each of 6 serving dishes.

10. Divide shrimp mixture among dishes.

11. Garnish with lemon wedges.

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