Description
Grilled shrimp tacos with pineapple salsa are a vibrant and flavorful dish that will transport your taste buds to tropical shores. Juicy shrimp, marinated in zesty lime juice and grilled to perfection, are nestled in warm tortillas and topped with a refreshing pineapple salsa. This recipe is perfect for summer gatherings or a delightful weeknight dinner, offering a burst of flavor that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup ripe pineapple, diced
- ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, finely diced (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the shrimp: In a bowl, combine shrimp, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for 15-20 minutes.
- 2. Prepare the salsa: Mix diced pineapple, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño in a separate bowl. Squeeze lime juice over it and stir.
- 3. Preheat the grill: Heat to medium-high (around 400°F).
- 4. Grill the shrimp: Cook shrimp on the grill for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- 5. Warm tortillas: Place tortillas on the grill briefly until pliable.
- 6. Assemble tacos: Fill tortillas with grilled shrimp and top with pineapple salsa.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 165mg