Description
Deliciously grilled shrimp paired with sweet pineapple, served in warm tortillas for a refreshing taco experience.
Ingredients
Scale
8 (6-inch) tortillas
1 lb shrimp
peeled and de-veined
4 tbsp unsalted butter
melted
1 lime
juiced
2 tsp fresh garlic
minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp freshly-ground black pepper
8 pineapple rings
about 1/4-inch thick
2 jalapenos
seeded and thinly sliced
1 cup red cabbage
shredded
1 cup cotija or queso fresco cheese
fresh cilantro
to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, lime juice, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Toss the shrimp in the marinade and let them sit for about 10 minutes.
- Grill the pineapple rings for about 3-4 minutes on each side until grill marks appear.
- Remove the pineapple and set aside. Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are pink and opaque.
- Warm the tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Assemble the tacos by placing shrimp and grilled pineapple on the tortillas.
- Top with sliced jalapenos, shredded red cabbage, cheese, and fresh cilantro.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
You can adjust the level of heat by adding more or fewer jalapenos. Feel free to substitute shrimp with chicken for a variation.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 250
- Protein: 30g
Keywords: Grilled Shrimp and Pineapple Tacos, shrimp tacos, pineapple tacos, Mexican cuisine, grilled tacos