Blackened Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple

These blackened shrimp tacos with pineapple are bright and summery. Shrimp is grilled with a homemade blackened seasoning, and a delicious grilled fresh pineapple salsa tops them off. Add sour cream if you want to cool them down a touch.

two grilled pineapple and blackened shrimp tacos on purple plate
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
3
Yield:
6 tacos
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 3 servings

Blackened Seasoning Mix

  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika

  • 1 tablespoon onion powder

  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano

  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt

  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Pineapple Salsa

  • 1/2 fresh pineapple, peeled and cored

  • 1/4 cup chopped red onions

  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

  • 1 lime, juiced

  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Shrimp Tacos

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

  • 6 (6 inch) flour tortillas

Directions

  1. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat; lightly oil the grate. Combine paprika, onion powder, oregano, cayenne pepper, garlic salt, and black pepper in a small bowl; set aside.

  2. Cut the pineapple lengthwise into wedges. Grill pineapple wedges for 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Chop pineapple and combine in a bowl with red onions, cilantro, fresh lime juice, and salt.

  3. Thread shrimp onto skewers; brush with melted butter, and coat with seasoning mix. Grill shrimp until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 3 minutes per side.

  4. Place tortillas on the hot grill and heat until lightly grilled, 20 to 30 seconds per side.

  5. Place shrimp on each tortilla and top with pineapple mixture.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

608 Calories
14g Fat
75g Carbs
45g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 3
Calories 608
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 5g 26%
Cholesterol 329mg 110%
Sodium 2552mg 111%
Total Carbohydrate 75g 27%
Dietary Fiber 8g 27%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 45g 90%
Vitamin C 37mg 41%
Calcium 241mg 19%
Iron 6mg 32%
Potassium 723mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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