Description
Grilled shrimp tacos with pineapple salsa are a vibrant and flavorful dish that perfectly combines the sweetness of fresh pineapple with the savory taste of perfectly grilled shrimp. Ideal for summer barbecues or quick weeknight dinners, these tacos offer a delightful burst of flavor in every bite. Topped with zesty lime juice and fresh cilantro, they are sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup fresh pineapple (diced)
- ½ medium red onion (finely diced)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Marinate shrimp: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Add shrimp and let marinate for 15-20 minutes.
- 2. Prepare salsa: Combine diced pineapple, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
- 3. Preheat grill: Heat grill to medium-high (about 400°F).
- 4. Grill shrimp: Cook marinated shrimp on the grill for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- 5. Warm tortillas: Briefly grill tortillas until soft.
- 6. Assemble tacos: Place grilled shrimp in tortillas, top with pineapple salsa, and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 160mg