Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Salsa

 These Shrimp Tacos are spicy and topped with a flavorful pineapple salsa. You can have this easy Mexican dinner on the table in 20 minutes!

SHRIMP TACOS WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA

Mesa, Arizona is my hometown and we have a restaurant called Tia Rosa’s that has the best Mexican food. Every single time I go there I get their shrimp tacos with pineapple salsa.

Mexican food is hard to come by out here in Florida so if you want some you’ve got to make it yourself. I think I nailed it on this one! Tia Rosa’s version of these tacos has tons of Monterey Jack cheese on top but mine is buried underneath. 

You can have these tacos on the table in 20 minutes!

First, start by marinating your shrimp. You can up the spices here if you like a little more heat.

HOW TO MAKE PINEAPPLE SALSA

While the shrimp is marinating, make the pineapple salsa. The chopping is what will take you the longest of the whole prep but even that doesn’t take that long. This pineapple salsa has fresh pineapple, bell pepper, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, garlic, and lime juice.

This pineapple salsa is also great on top of grilled fish or chicken.

To cook the shrimp you can either grill it or sautée it. I prefer sautéeing it because it’s quick and easy.

HOW TO WARM YOUR TORTILLAS

There are a couple of ways you can warm your tortillas:

1. Warm the tortillas in the oven on a cookie sheet and sprinkled with cheese at 350 degrees for 3-5 minutes or until cheese melts. This is what I do when I’m heating up tortillas for a crowd and want everyone to eat at the same time.
2. Warm them on a gas stove with tongs (see picture above). This gives you those beautiful charred edges.
3. Warm them in the microwave in a stack wrapped in paper towels for 30 seconds.

OTHER MEXICAN RECIPES:

• Shrimp Tostadas
• Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Salsa
• Creamy Shrimp Enchiladas
• Baked Chicken Chimichangas
• Chicken Ranch Bacon Tacos
• Cilantro Lime Shrimp
• Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos

Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Salsa

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These Shrimp Tacos are spicy and topped with a flavorful pineapple salsa. You can have these on the table in 20 minutes! 

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Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Cook Time: 5 minutes mins

Total Time: 15 minutes mins

Servings: 8 tacos

Ingredients

Shrimp:

• 1 lb. raw shrimp, peeled and de-veined
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, (if you like spicier add more)

Pineapple Salsa:

• 2 cups fresh pineapple cut into small 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 red or green bell pepper, diced finely
• 1/4 cup red onion, diced finely
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 finely diced jalapeno, seeded and membranes removed
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• Salt and pepper to taste

Other:

• 8 small corn or flour tortillas, warmed, (see note)
• shredded Mexican cheese

Instructions

 

• For the shrimp: In a medium bowl, add the shrimp and remaining shrimp marinade ingredients (olive oil, lime juice, garlic, salt, paprika, and cayenne pepper). Marinate in the fridge while you prep the pineapple salsa.
• For the pineapple salsa: Mix everything and let the flavors blend for a few minutes in the fridge while the shrimp are cooking.
• Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the shrimp. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and are opaque (not see through).
• To assemble the tacos: Add some shrimp and cheese to each tortilla and top with pineapple salsa. 

Notes

There are several ways you can warm your tortillas:

1. Warm the tortillas in the oven on a cookie sheet and sprinkled with cheese at 350 degrees for 3-5 minutes or until cheese melts. This is what I do when I'm heating up tortillas for a crowd and want everyone to eat at the same time.
2. Warm them on a gas stove with tongs (see picture above). This gives you those beautiful charred edges.
3. Warm them in the microwave in a stack wrapped in paper towels for 30 seconds.

Cuisine: Mexican

Course: Main Course

Author: Christy Denney

Christy Denney

Christy is the voice behind The Girl Who Who Ate Everything! She is no stranger to making meals that kids and adults will love. She grew up in Mesa, Arizona as the youngest of ten kids. She can always be found in her kitchen with music playing and cooking with her kids. She published her first cookbook in 2014. She loves party food that gets the conversations going!

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