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Spiced Shrimp & Pineapple Salsa Tacos

2023-10-26 - Written by: Amelia Greene

Spiced Shrimp & Pineapple Salsa Tacos

A burst of sweet and spicy flavors in every bite! These tacos feature succulent shrimp sauteed with aromatic spices, topped with a refreshing pineapple salsa and a dollop of creamy avocado.

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup diced pineapple
  • 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 avocados, mashed
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 8 small corn tortillas

Instructions:

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp with olive oil, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the diced pineapple, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro.
  4. In a small bowl, mash the avocados with lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
  6. To assemble the tacos, fill each tortilla with shrimp, pineapple salsa, and avocado crema.

Enjoy!