Main Ingredients:

See below ingredients and instructions of the recipe

Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

3/4 c Lime juice, fresh
3 tb Green onion, minced
Salt freshly ground pepper
2 lb Shrimp, small or medium *
2/3 c Creme fraiche
3 tb Capers
Lettuce leaves
Lime slices, thin
1 tb Green onion tops, minced

-----------------------CREME FRAICHE----------------------------
1 c Whipping cream
4 1/2 ts Buttermilk

*Note: Shrimp should be shelled and deveined.

Combine lime juice, 3 tablespoons green onion, salt and pepper in
medium bowl. Mix in shrimp. Cover and refrigerate until shrimp turn
opaque, stirring occasionally, at least 6 hours. (Can be prepared 1
day ahead.)

Drain shrimp thoroughly, discarding marinade. Fold in creme fraiche
and capers. Arrange lettuce on plates or scallop shells. Top with
shrimp. Garnish with lime slices and 1 tablespoon green onion. Serve
immediately.

CREME FRAICHE: Combine cream and buttermilk in small jar. Cover
tightly and shake well for 1 minute. Let stand at room temperature
until thickened, about 8 hours. Store in refrigerator.

Source: Elizabeth Riely in Bon Appetit, September 1985

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