Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

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Course : Shrimp
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

1 cup water
1/3 cup lime juice
1 clove garlic
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
24 medium shrimp; raw
1 medium avocado
2 medium jalapeno chiles
1/4 cup tomato
2 tablespoons onion
2 tablespoons carrot
2 tablespoons cilantro
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups lettuce
1 medium lemon wedges
 

Preparation:

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 remaining 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.