~ Caribbean shrimp-bean salad Recipe ~

 
                        CARIBBEAN SHRIMP-BEAN SALAD
 
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 Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Shrimp                           Salads
                 Seafood
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    1       cn           Black beans, rinsed and
                         - drained (15-oz.)
    1       sm           Green pepper, finely chopped
      1/2   c            Sliced celery
      1/2   c            Sliced purple onion,
                         - separated into rings
    2       tb           Chopped fresh cilantro
      2/3   c            Picante sauce
      1/4   c            Lime juice
      1/4   ts           Salt
    2       tb           Vegetable oil
    2       tb           Honey
    6       c            Water
    2       lb           Unpeeled medium-size fresh
                         - shrimp
                         Lettuce leaves
 
   Combine first 10 ingredients; toss gently. Cover and chill 8 hours
   stirring occasionally.
   
   Bring water to a boil; add shrimp, and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until
   shrimp turn pink. Drain well; rinse with cold water. Chill. Peel and
   devein shrimp.
   
   Arrange shrimp around edge of a lettuce-lined serving plate; spoon
   black bean mixture in center.
   
   Garnish with cherry tomato halves, if desired.
  
 
 
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