4 1/2 c  Water
1 1/2 lb Unpeeled medium-size fresh
- shrimp
1 c  Fresh bean sprouts
1 cn Sliced water chestnuts,
- drained (8-oz.)
1/4 c  Green onions
1/4 c  Chopped celery
3/4 c  Mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 tb Lemon juice
1 tb Soy sauce
1/4 ts Ground ginger
1 c  Chow mein noodles, divided
Lettuce leaves

Bring water to a boil; add shrimp, and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp
turn pink. Drain well; rinse with cold water. Chill. Peel, devein, and chop
shrimp.

Combine shrimp, bean sprouts, water chestnuts, green onions, and celery in
a bowl. Combine mayonnaise and next 3 ingredients; stir well. Add
mayonnaise mixture to shrimp mixture, tossing gently. Cover and chill.

Just before serving, stir in 3/4 cup noodles. Spoon onto individual
lettuce-lined plates, and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup noodles.