1 lb halibut fillets, cut into 1-in. cubes
Salted water
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 T lemon juice
4 t grated orange rind
2 t sugar
1 cup celery, thinly sliced
1 cup fresh orange sections (peeled) or mandarin oranges
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
1/4 cup sliced green onions with tops
1/4 cup shredded coconut (optional)
Lettuce or 2-3 whole pineapples, cut in half lengthwise and hollowed out
Simmer fish cubes in salted water about 5 minutes, until fish flakes. Drain in colander and chill. Mix next 4 ingredients and chill. When fish is cold, toss with the next 5 ingredients, add the chilled mayonnaise mixture and mix lightly. Serve on a bed of lettuce or in pineapple boats.
Serves 4-6 as an appetizer or salad.