Combine the water, wine, onion, carrots, celery, lemon halves, bay leaf, and peppercorns in a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. Turn off the heat and add the shrimp. Cook just until the shrimp turn pink and are opaque in the center, about 2 minutes.
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Using a meshed spoon, transfer the shrimp from the water to a baking sheet and cool.
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Peel shrimp.
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Devein the shrimp.
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Cut all but 8 of the shrimp crosswise into bite-size chunks.
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Stir the crème fraîche, mayonnaise, horseradish, ketchup, and 2 tablespoons of chives in a medium saucepan over medium heat until heated through. Mix in the lemon juice. Season the sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
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Remove the sauce from the heat. Add the diced shrimp and stir until the shrimp are warm.
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Divide the lettuce among 4 oversized martini glasses. Using a slotted spoon, spoon the shrimp mixture atop the lettuce in each glass. Place 2 whole shrimp atop each serving and sprinkle with the remaining chives. Garnish with the lemon wedges and serve.
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