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Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Salsa | A Nerd Cooks
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Roasted Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Salsa

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.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 8 tacos
Calories: 181kcal
Author: Lauren Pacek

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

Serving: 1 | Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 790mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g