Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1                    Large Cucumber *
     3/4   ts           Salt
     3/4   c            Vinegar
     1/2   c            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.