June Recipe...Southwestern Shrimp Dip in a Lettuce Bowl

by Donnybrook Mackinac Cookbook
(Mackinac Island, Michigan)

Okay...we know it's not Southwestern whitefish...but this is so tasty you won't miss the whitefish!

Southwestern Shrimp Dip in a Lettuce Bowl
1 Iceberg Lettuce Head
1 lb cooked salad shrimp, rinsed & drained
1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup salsa (hot!)
1/2 cup canned niblet corn, drained
1/2 cup chopped green onions
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sour cream
1/2 tsp lemon juice
Crackers & Veggies of your choice

Cut out core and trim 1" slice from core end of lettuce head. Take out center leaving 1/2" thick shell. Wrap in moist paper towel to chill. Mix all other ingredients in bowl and chill for at least 1 hour. Place lettuce bowl on a platter. Spoon dip into bowl. Arrange veggies and crackers around lettuce bowl.