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Pineapple Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Garlic Sauce

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Juicy shrimp paired with sweet caramelized pineapple and topped with a creamy cilantro garlic sauce, all wrapped in warm tortillas for a fresh and vibrant taco.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 8 small tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage or lettuce
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Let marinate briefly.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook shrimp until pink and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, cook diced pineapple with olive oil and a pinch of salt until caramelized and golden.
  4. In a blender, combine mayonnaise, sour cream or yogurt, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
  5. Warm the tortillas.
  6. Assemble tacos with shrimp, caramelized pineapple, and shredded cabbage or lettuce.
  7. Drizzle with cilantro garlic sauce and top with red onion.
  8. Serve with lime wedges.

Notes

  • Do not overcook shrimp to keep them tender.
  • Use mango instead of pineapple for variation.
  • Grill shrimp and pineapple for a smoky flavor.
  • Use all Greek yogurt for a lighter sauce.
  • Store leftovers separately for up to 2 days.
  • Add jalapeños for extra heat.

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