Marinated Shrimp Salad

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 pound raw shrimp, shelled, de-veined
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup lime juice
• 2 tablespoons minced parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 scallions (with tops), thinly sliced
• 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 8 to 10 drops aromatic bitters
• Dash of crushed red pepper
• 1 avocado, peeled and chopped
• Lettuce leaves
• Lime wedges

Instructions

1. Heat water to boiling in a 3 quart saucepan. Add 1 tablespoon salt and the shrimp. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer until shrimp is pink, about 3 minutes; drain.
2. Mix oil, lime juice, parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt, scallions, tomatoes, garlic, bitters and red pepper in large bowl; stir in shrimp.
3. Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours.
4. Just before serving, gently stir in avocado. Spoon shrimp mixture onto lettuce-lined plates with slotted spoon.
5. Garnish with lime wedges.
6. Serve with remaining marinade if desired.