SHRIMP & PINEAPPLE SALAD

SHRIMP & PINEAPPLE SALAD image

Yield 6 main dishes

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 limes
3 Tbs olive oil
1 cup, plus 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil
salt & pepper
1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, shelled
1 pineapple, fresh
1 bag baby mixed greens
Crusty bread (optional)

Steps:

Soak wooden skewers in the sink. Pre-heat grill on medium. Dressing: Grate 1/2 tsp lime peel & squeeze 1/4 cup lime juice. In blender, combine peel, juice, oil, 1/2 cup basil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper. Puree. Spoon 3 Tbs dressing into medium bowl. Add shrimp & toss to coat. De-rind the pineapple. Cut into 8 wedges & cut off the core. Place wedges on the grill & cook 10 minutes, turning once. Place shrimp on skewers & grill ~5 minutes, turning once. Cut pineapple into bite size chunks. Combine greens, basil & dressing. Toss to coat. Divide between 6 plates. Top with shrimp and pineapple.