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
- 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.
- 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
- Mix the salsa: In a small bowl, combine pineapple, onion, jalapeño, and lime juice. Season with salt to taste.
Assembly:
- Warm tortillas by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 20-30 seconds.
- Place a few pieces of grilled shrimp onto each tortilla.
- Top with slaw mixture (see below), followed by a spoonful of spicy pineapple salsa.
- Garnish with radishes, cilantro, and serve with lime wedges on the side.
Slaw:
- 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.