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Last Updated on December 2, 2021 by laurenpacek

These Roasted Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Salsa are light, fresh, and full of savory-sweet flavor. They're also very easy to make, and come together quickly, making them an ideal weeknight meal.

Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Salsa | A Nerd Cooks

Tacos are life

We're not strangers to tacos made with seafood, right? These Salmon BLT Tacos are still a favorite in my house. I think you'd love them, too.

I think that seafood in tacos (except for maybe fried/grilled fish) can be a little unexpected. But in my opinion, this kind of unexpected can be a really good thing.

If you're looking for a more traditional taco filling, check out my Three Ingredient Slow Cooker Taco Chicken and Pressure Cooker Carnitas!

These tacos are perfect for summertime

The combination of savory taco seasoning on sweet shrimp and sweet/tangy/spicy salsa is pretty perfectly complementary. I'm was getting ready to say that it's a great meal for summertime, but really, it's a great meal for any season.

Looking for other taco recipes?

Need more taco action in your life? I got you! Salmon BLT Tacos are unexpected and delicious. Three Ingredient Slow Cooker Taco Chicken and Pressure Cooker Carnitas are a little more traditional, but no less tasty.

Oh! And don't forget about these cute little Turkey Taco Wonton Cups!

Roasted Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Salsa

Name: Roasted Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 6-8 corn tortillas; guacamole, optional; queso fresco, optional; 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed; salt and pepper,, to taste; 1 packet taco seasoning; 1/2 lime, juiced; 2 cups pineapple, diced; 1 cup tomato, diced; 1/2 - 1 jalapeño pepper, minced; 2 tbs cilantro, minced; 1/2 lime, juiced; salt and pepper, to taste

Yield: 8 tacos

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

These Roasted Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Salsa are light, fresh, and full of savory-sweet flavor. They're also very easy to make, and come together quickly, making them an ideal weeknight meal.

Ingredients

For the salsa

2 cups pineapple, diced
1 cup tomato, diced
½ - 1 jalapeño pepper, minced
2 tbs cilantro, minced
½ lime, juiced
salt and pepper, to taste

For the shrimp

1 lb raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed
salt and pepper,, to taste
1 packet taco seasoning
½ lime, juiced

For the tacos

6-8 corn tortillas
guacamole, optional
queso fresco, optional

Instructions

To make the salsa

Combine all ingredients in a medium-sized bowl. Set aside.

To make the shrimp

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and set aside.
Place the shrimp, salt, pepper, taco seasoning, and lime juice in a large zip top bag. Close the bag and shake until all shrimp are covered in seasoning.
Place the seasoned shrimp on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, or until shrimp are just cooked through.

To assemble the tacos

One at a time, toast the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat until they just begin to crisp (~1-2 minutes per side).
Fill the tortillas with shrimp and salsa, as well as whatever other toppings you'd like.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 181Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 790mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 3gSugar: 6gProtein: 13g