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Shrimp and Avocado Tacos with Pineapple Salsa


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  • Author: Julia Mueller
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4
  • Diet: Omnivore, Pescatarian

Description

Quick shrimp tacos with a vibrant pineapple salsa—perfect for a weeknight dinner. A simple recipe thats big on flavor.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 cups (237 ml) fresh pineapple, diced small
  • 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped white or red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • 1 small lime, juiced
  • Salt
  • 2 to 3 tbsp grapeseed oil
  • 1 lbs (454 g) raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • pepper
  • chili powder
  • 2 avocados, sliced
  • Pineapple Salsa
  • Corn tortillas
  • rice and beans

Instructions

  1. Toss together the salsa ingredients in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  2. Prepare the pineapple salsa and refrigerate until ready to use.
  3. In a cast iron skillet, heat 2-3 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat.
  4. Add shrimp to the skillet and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and chili powder. Cook until plump and crispy, flipping halfway and adding more seasoning. Cook for about 1-2 minutes per side.
  5. Remove shrimp from heat and set aside.
  6. Wrap corn tortillas in foil and heat in the oven, or wrap in a paper towel and microwave until hot.
  7. Add shrimp, avocado, and pineapple salsa to each tortilla. Serve with rice and beans.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, marinate the shrimp in lime juice and chili powder for 15 minutes before cooking.
  • If you don’t have grapeseed oil, avocado oil or coconut oil are excellent substitutes.
  • To keep the avocados from browning, toss them with a little lime juice after slicing.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir-Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 10
  • Sodium: 400
  • Fat: 20
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10
  • Carbohydrates: 40
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 30
  • Cholesterol: 150