Description
Jerk Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Salsa are spicy, tropical, and perfect for quick weeknight dinners or party-ready meals.
Ingredients
2 cups shrimp
1 tbs butter
4 tsp jerk seasoning
1 tsp lime juice
1 tbs olive oil
Sweet Chili Soy Sauce:
2 tbs sweet chili sauce
1 tbs soy sauce
Juice of ½ a lime
Jerk Seasoning:
1 tbs garlic powder
2 tsp red pepper
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp dried parsley
2 tsp sugar
2 tsp salt
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp ground allspice
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp dried crushed red pepper
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp cardamom
Pineapple Salsa:
Pineapple, diced
Red onion, diced
Cilantro, diced
Tomatoes, diced
Lime Juice
Toppings:
Chips and salsa
Tomato
Avocado
Cilantro
Sour cream
Crema
Instructions
1. Mix together all Jerk seasoning in an airtight container.
2. Mix together all pineapple salsa ingredients and chill.
3. Cook shrimp in a pan with butter for 5–10 minutes.
4. Drain excess liquid from the pan.
5. Add seasoning, oil, and lime juice to shrimp.
6. Toss and crisp shrimp in a pan with olive oil.
7. Remove from heat and assemble tacos.
8. Top with salsa and your favorite toppings.
9. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
You can grill the shrimp instead of pan-frying for a smokier flavor.
Pineapple salsa can be made 1 day ahead for deeper flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
For bold, tropical flavor in under 20 minutes, Jerk Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Salsa are a must-try.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Entree
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 125mg