SHRIMP SALAD 
1 lb. shrimp, raw, peeled, deveined, thawed
2 1/2 c. water, boiling
1 1/4 tsp. salt (for water)
1 1/4 c. celery, fresh, chopped
2 1/2 tsp. juice, lemon
3/4 tsp. salt (or to taste)
1/4 tsp. pepper
3 tbsp. salad dressing
5 leaves lettuce, fresh, trimmed

Place shrimp in boiling salted water; cover; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes; drain. Chill. Cut shrimp into halves or quarters depending on size. Combine shrimp, celery, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Cover; refrigerate to chill thoroughly.

Just before serving, add salad dressing; toss lightly. Place 1 lettuce leaf on each serving dish; add salt (to taste), cover; refrigerate until ready to serve.

 

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