Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      large         cucumber *
     3/4  teaspoon      salt
     3/4  cup           vinegar
     1/2  cup           sugar
                        lettuce leaves -- (optional)
                        tomato slices
                        shrimp and crab meat **

Preparation:

* Cucumber should be peeled and sliced very thin. ** Shrimp and crab meat are for garnish. 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.