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Spicy Pineapple Shrimp Tacos

2023-02-20 - Written by: Maria Rodriguez

Spicy Pineapple Shrimp Tacos

A fusion of Caribbean and Mexican flavors, these tacos are a perfect blend of sweet and spicy.

Spicy Pineapple Shrimp Tacos

Servings:

  • 4-6 tacos

Ingredients:

For the shrimp:

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

For the slaw:

  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrot
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt to taste

For the tacos:

  • 8-10 corn tortillas
  • Spicy pineapple salsa (see below)
  • Sliced radishes, for garnish
  • Chopped cilantro, for garnish
  • Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Make the shrimp: In a blender or food processor, combine garlic, ginger, pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Blend until smooth.
  2. Grill the shrimp: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers, if desired. Brush with blended marinade and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Spicy Pineapple Salsa

  • 1 cup diced fresh pineapple
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt to taste
  1. Mix the salsa: In a small bowl, combine pineapple, onion, jalapeño, and lime juice. Season with salt to taste.

Assembly:

  1. Warm tortillas by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 20-30 seconds.
  2. Place a few pieces of grilled shrimp onto each tortilla.
  3. Top with slaw mixture (see below), followed by a spoonful of spicy pineapple salsa.
  4. Garnish with radishes, cilantro, and serve with lime wedges on the side.

Slaw:

  1. Mix the slaw: In a bowl, combine shredded cabbage, carrot, and chopped cilantro. Squeeze in lime juice and season with salt to taste.

Note: This recipe was generated randomly and may not have been tested for accuracy or consistency.