Shrimp Escabeche with Ginger-Grilled Pineapple

• Recipe by Allen Susser

Traditionally escabeche is made by pickling fried fish. Susser's quick version features sautéed shrimp in a cilantro marinade with tangy grilled pineapple.

Ingredients

1. 1 teaspoon olive oil
2. 12 large shrimp, shelled and deveined
3. Fine sea salt and ground pepper
4. 1 medium onion, finely chopped
5. 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
6. 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
7. 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
8. 2 tablespoons minced scallion
9. 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
10. 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
11. 1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil
12. 1 large ripe pineapple--peeled, quartered lengthwise and cored
13. 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper and cook over high heat for 1 minute. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are cooked through, about 2 more minutes. Stir in the orange juice, 2 tablespoons of the lime juice, the scallion and cilantro, transfer to a bowl and let cool.
2. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice with the ginger, sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Brush the pineapple with the mixture and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. 
3. In a dry skillet, toast the sesame seeds over high heat, shaking the pan, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. 
4. Light a grill or preheat the broiler. Grill or broil the pineapple for about 2 minutes per side, turning once, until lightly browned. Cut each quarter crosswise into 6 pieces and arrange the pieces on 6 plates. Set 2 shrimp on each plate, spoon on a little of the orange juice marinade and sprinkle with the sesame seeds.

Notes

ONE SERVING: Calories 161 kcal, Protein 7 gm, Carbohydrate 25 gm, Cholesterol 47 mg, Total Fat 4.6 gm, Saturated Fat .6 gm