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                          PINEAPPLE BOATS AHOY

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Serving Size  : 3    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Diabetic                         Fish
               Salads                           Fruits

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                       -----SALAD-----
  4 1/2   c            Water
  1 1/2   lb           Shrimp, fresh
  1       lg           Pineapple, fresh
  1       md           Orange
  1       md           Grapefruit
  1       md           Avocado
  1                    Lime -- juice of (2 to 3 tb)
                       -----DRESSING-----
    1/2   c            Oil, vegetable
  2       tb           Wine, dry white
  2       tb           Lime juice
    1/2   ts           Salt
    1/2   ts           Paprika
  1       t            Honey

 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 seciton 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.

 SOURCE: Southern Living Magazine, July, 1980. Typed for you by Nancy
 Coleman.



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