Description
Take your taco night to tropical heights with these Jerk Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Salsa and Crema. This vibrant dish is quick, fresh, and filled with bold Caribbean flavors that turn simple ingredients into something extraordinary. Perfect for weeknight dinners, outdoor cookouts, or anytime you crave a punch of flavor, these tacos are both visually stunning and satisfyingly delicious.
With spicy grilled shrimp, a juicy pineapple-jalapeño salsa, and a creamy lime crema nestled into warm tortillas, every bite bursts with a sweet-heat balance. This easy recipe also makes a healthy snack or quick lunch with a gourmet twist, and it’s one of those go-to food ideas that never fails to impress. Whether you’re on the hunt for bold dinner ideas or a light yet satisfying summer meal, this is one recipe worth saving.
Ingredients
Jerk Shrimp:
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tbsp jerk seasoning
1 tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
Juice of 1 lime
Salt, to taste
Pineapple Salsa:
1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
½ red onion, finely chopped
1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
Juice of 1 lime
Salt, to taste
Crema:
½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp honey (optional)
Pinch of salt
Assembly:
6 small flour or corn tortillas
1 cup red cabbage, shredded
Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Lime wedges
Instructions
- Marinate Shrimp: Toss shrimp with jerk seasoning, olive oil, garlic, lime juice, and salt. Let sit for 20 minutes.
- Make Salsa: Mix pineapple, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
- Prepare Crema: Whisk sour cream, lime juice, honey, and salt until smooth. Chill.
- Cook Shrimp: Grill or pan-sear shrimp 2-3 minutes per side until cooked and lightly charred.
- Warm Tortillas: Toast tortillas briefly on a dry skillet or over flame.
- Assemble Tacos: Layer cabbage, shrimp, salsa, and crema on tortillas. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner