Description
Grilled shrimp tacos with pineapple salsa are a vibrant, tropical dish that transforms your dining experience. Each taco is filled with succulent grilled shrimp and topped with a refreshing pineapple salsa, making it perfect for summer gatherings or cozy dinners at home. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, these tacos will transport your taste buds straight to the beach.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup fresh pineapple (diced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (diced)
- 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, mix olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Toss in shrimp until well-coated and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Make the Pineapple Salsa: Combine diced pineapple, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in another bowl. Set aside.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat grill to medium-high (about 400°F).
- Grill the Shrimp: Cook marinated shrimp on the grill for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Warm Taco Shells: Grill tortillas until slightly crispy.
- Assemble Tacos: Fill each tortilla with grilled shrimp and top with pineapple salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (220g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: For added flavor, use skewers for grilling shrimp. Customize your salsa by incorporating different fruits like mango or peach for a unique twist.