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Shrimp Tacos with Grilled Pineapple Salsa

Shrimp Tacos with Grilled Pineapple Salsa will make you feel like you’re on vacation somewhere exotic. These simple and flavorful tacos are a summertime Taco Tuesday favorite!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 349 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

For the shrimp:
  • 1 pound raw shrimp peeled, deveined, and tails removed
  • 1/4 cup olive oil or avocado oil
  • Juice and zest of 1 lime
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • wood or metal skewers
For the grilled pineapple salsa:
  • 1 small pineapple cored and cut into spears
  • olive oil for brushing the pineapple
  • 1 red bell pepper seeded and diced
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 red onion diced
  • 1 Jalapeno pepper stemmed, seeded, and minced
  • Juice of 1 large lime
  • kosher salt to taste
For serving:
  • corn tortillas
  • finely shredded purple cabbage
  • avocado slices
  • fresh cilantro
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

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  1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Place the shrimp in a large bowl. Add the olive oil, lime zest and juice, garlic, paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir until all of the shrimp is well coated and let the shrimp rest while you make the salsa.
  2. Meanwhile, make the salsa. Heat the grill to medium-high heat. Brush pineapple with olive oil and grill until charred on both sides. Set aside to cool, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine grilled pineapple, red pepper, cilantro, red onion, jalapeno, and lime juice. Season with salt, to taste. Stir until well combined.
  4. Thread the shrimp on skewers and put them on a plate or platter. Place the shrimp skewers on the hot grill and grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until shrimp is pink. Remove the shrimp skewers from the grill and remove the shrimp from the skewers.
  5. To assemble the tacos, place shrimp into a warmed tortilla. Top with cabbage, grilled pineapple salsa, avocado, and cilantro. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the tacos, if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • You can also use an indoor grill pan. You can use frozen shrimp, just make sure it is thawed. If you are using wood skewers, make sure you soak them 30 minutes before grilling. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 349kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Fiber 4g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 349

% Daily Value*

Calories 349kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Fiber 4g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.