Pineapple Boats Ahoy


Course : Seafoods
Source:
Serves: 3
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Ingredients:


-----salad-----

4 1/2 cups water

1 1/2 pounds shrimp -- fresh

1 large pineapple -- fresh

1 medium orange

1 medium grapefruit

1 medium avocado

1 medium lime -- juice of

-----dressing-----

1/2 cup oil -- vegetable

2 tablespoons wine -- dry white

2 tablespoons lime juice

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon honey
 

Preparation / Directions:


Bring water to a boil. Add shrimp; return to a boil. Lover heat, and simmer 3 to 5 minutes. Drain shrimp well; rinse with cold water. Chill. Peel and devein shrimp; set aside. Cut pineapple in half lengthwise. Scoop out pulp, leaving shells 1/2 to 1/4 inch thick. Cut pineapple pulp into bite-size pieces, discarding core. Set aside 1 cup pineapple pieces; reserve remaining pieces for use in other recipes. Peel, seed, and section orange and grapefruit; combine fruit sections with 1 cup pineapple pieces and shrimp. Cover; chill until ready to serve. Before serving, peel and dice avocado; sprinkle with lime juice to prevent discoloration. Combine avocado and shrimp mixture; spoon into reserved pineapple shells. Pour dressing over top before serving. Dressing: Combine all ingredients in container of electric blender; blend well. Serve immediately. Yield: 3/4 cup.


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