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Shrimp Cocktail

Shrimp Cocktail is built on Water, Lime Juice, Garlic Finely Chopped, Salt, and Black Pepper. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

Ingredients

• 1 cup
• 1/3 cup
• 1 clove
• 2 tsp
• 1 dash
• 1/4 cup
• 2 tbsp
• 2 tbsp
• 2 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

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

2. 2

   Simmer uncovered until reduced to 2/3 cup.

3. 3

   Add shrimp.

4. 4

   Cover and simmer 3 minutes, do NOT overcook.

5. 5

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

6. 6

   Simmer liquid until reduced to 2 tablespoons, cool.

7. 7

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

8. 8

   Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.

9. 9

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

10. 10

    Divide shrimp mixture among dishes.

11. 11

    Garnish with lemon wedges.