2 cups assorted fruits*        1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons oil                 1 teaspoon sugar, optional
1 shallot thinly sliced            1/4 pound shelled, cooked shrimp
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced    2 tablespoons chopped raw peanuts
juice of 1 lime                      1 fresh red chili, seeded, finely shredded

*(sliced green apples, pears, tangerines, pomelo sections, grapes, strawberries, firm papaya)

Cut the fruit into bite sized pieces.  Toss apple or pear slices in a little citrus juice to prevent them from turning brown.  Heat the oil in a small skillet, and gently fry the shallot and garlic in it until lightly browned. Remove and drain on paper towels.  Combine lime juice, salt and sugar in a medium bowl and stir.  Add the fruits and shrimp and half the garlic and shallot.  Toss to coat.  Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary.  Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with remaining garlic, shallot, peanuts and chili shreds.