4 doz. shrimp, shelled and deveined
1 c. lime or lemon juice
3 lg. tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 lg. onion, finely chopped
1 fresh hot red pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tbsp. mint leaves, chopped
Salt, freshly ground pepper
Lettuce leaves

Drop the shrimp into a large saucepan of boiling, salted water and boil for 2 or 3 minutes or until the shrimp are cooked. Drain and marinate the shrimp in the lime or lemon juice overnight in the refrigerator. Strain, reserving the juice. Combine the shrimp with tomatoes, onion, pepper, mint leaves, and 1/4 cup of the reserved juice. Season to taste and place in a serving bowl lined with lettuce leaves.