Categories: Pickles 
      Yield: 6 servings 
  
      1    Large Cucumber * 
    3/4 ts Salt 
    3/4 c  Vinegar 
    1/2 c  Sugar 
           Lettuce Leaves (Optional) 
           Tomato Slices 
           Shrimp And Crab Meat ** 
  
  * Cucumber should be peeled and sliced very thin. ** Shrimp and crab meat 
  are for garnish. 
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  Sprinkle the cucumber slices with salt.  Allow to stand at room temperature 
  for 1 hour.  Gently squeeze slices until soft and pliable. Combine vinegar 
  and sugar in a small bowl, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Add about 
  half of the vinegar mixture to cucumber and toss lightly; drain. Just 
  before serving pour remaining vinegar mixture over cucumber slices. Divide 
  among individual serving bowls with sliced tomatoes, shrimp and crab meat.