Shrimp: Shells with Shrimp and Fruit

posted by Marlen 04-26-101 7:31 AM

Shells with Shrimp and Fruit

1 pound Medium Shells, Mostaccioli or other medium pasta shape, uncooked
12 oz. cooked, peeled shrimp
1 (16-oz.) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
1 (20-oz.) can pineapple chunks in juice, drained, 2 tbsp. juice reserved
2 large, ripe mangoes or peaches, peeled and diced
1 bunch scallions, sliced
2 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
Salt and pepper to taste


Prepare pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, stir together all the other ingredients, including reserved pineapple juice, in a large bowl. When pasta is done, drain and rinse in cold water; drain again. Toss in the pasta, season with salt and pepper and serve immediately. Serves 4.

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