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                      CARIBBEAN SHRIMP-BEAN SALAD

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Shrimp                           Salads
               Seafood

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  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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