Santa Fe Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1 pound (about 30) cooked shrimp, peeled, tails left on
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 green onions with green tops, chopped
• 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeds removed, jalapeno finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped roasted red pepper or pimiento
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 6 large leaves Boston or red leaf lettuce

Directions

1. Place the shrimp in a glass bowl or zip-top bag.
2. Combine all the other ingredients except the lettuce in a small bowl; pour over the shrimp. Toss well to cover all surfaces of the shrimp. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to marinate, turning every 30 minutes.
3. Lift the shrimp, with onion and pepper bits, from the marinade with a slotted spoon. Discard the marinade. Serve the shrimp on lettuce leaves.

Recipe Yield: Makes 30 shrimp (6 servings)

Source: The New Family Cookbook For People with Diabetes
Book Title: The New Family Cookbook For People with Diabetes