oh man oh man these cajun shrimp tacos + pineapple salsa are so good!! they’re so easy to make and a fan favourite. the warm grilled pineapple salsa mellows out the spicy shrimp so well. bonus; they’re a one pan dish which means easy clean up!
how to: cajun shrimp tacos + pineapple salsa
These one pan cajun shrimp tacos + pineapple salsa are so easy to make you’ll wonder why you didn’t make them sooner.
Step 1: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Drizzle olive oil on a baking sheet, add onions and red peppers, toss to coat. Bake for 7-10 minutes.
step 2: Meanwhile, clean shrimp and toss with olive oil and cajun seasoning.
Step 2: After your peppers and onions have baked for 7-10 minutes, add your shrimp. bake for an additional 7-10 minutes or until shrimp have begun to curl and turn red/orange. Remove from oven and set aside.
grilled pineapple salsa
the grilled pineapple salsa compliments the cajun shrimp really well and gives the overall dish a touch of sweetness. grilling the pineapple is optional but recommended!
step 1: Preheat grill to 400 degrees F. Cut pineapple into rounds and grill for 10-15 minutes or until the pineapple has softened and has a nice char.
step 2: While hot, cut pineapple into cubes and add to a large bowl. Add in jalapeños, onion, cilantro, lime juice + kosher salt. Mix until well combined. Let rest for 5-10 minutes.
cilantro lime crema
this crema is just *chefs kiss* i add it to every single taco i make, truly, every one. even my breakfast tacos loaded with scrambled eggs. it compliments a taco so well, it would be a crime if you didn’t make it. it also stores super well in the fridge for a week or so!
step 1: In a small bowl add sour cream, mayo, cilantro, juice + zest of 1 lime + kosher salt. Mix well to combine and serve on fajitas.
trulocal shrimp
i created this recipe with trulocal aka my all time favourite meat company. trulocal works with local farmers to provide you with the highest quality meat + seafood. i notice the difference of quality in my food and i highly recommend you check them out! if you decide you want to give them a try, you can use my link trulocal or my code at checkout (trusaltedsunday) and you will get 4 chicken breasts and 1lb of bacon free in your first 2 orders! they have the best bacon around so i recommend grabbing that while you can! if you have questions about them, send me a message!
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cajun shrimp tacos + pineapple salsa
Ingredients
Cajun Shrimp
- 2 pkg shrimp or about 20-25 tails
- 2 tbsp cajun seasoning see notes for recipe or use pre mixed
- 1 onion sliced
- 1 red pepper sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Pineapple Salsa
- 1 pineapple grilled
- 1 jalapeño diced
- ½ purple onion diced
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
- 1 lime juiced
- kosher salt to taste
Cilantro Lime Crema
- 1 lime juiced + zested
- ¼ cup mayonaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp cilantro chopped
- kosher salt to taste
Additional
- corn tortillas
- sour cream or cilantro lime crema
- avocado
- lime juice
- cilantro
Instructions
Cajun Shrimp
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Drizzle olive oil on a baking sheet, add onions and red peppers, toss to coat. Bake for 7-10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, clean shrimp and toss with olive oil and cajun seasoning. Add to baking sheet with onions and red peppers and bake for an additional 7-10 minutes or until shrimp have begun to curl and turn red/orange. Remove from oven and set aside.
Grilled Pineapple Salsa
- Grilling the pineapple is optional but recommended!
- Preheat grill to 400 degrees F. Cut pineapple into rounds and grill for 10-15 minutes or until the pineapple has softened and has a nice char.
- While hot, cut pineapple into cubes and add to a large bowl. Add in jalapeños, onion, cilantro, lime juice + kosher salt. Mix until well combined. Let rest for 5-10 minutes.
Cilantro Lime Crema
- In a small bowl add sour cream, mayo, cilantro, juice + zest of 1 lime + kosher salt. Mix well to combine and serve on fajitas.
Assemble
- Over a gas stove toast corn tortillas or in a very hot pan heat until they begin to puff. Remove from heat.
- Assemble fajitas with shrimp, peppers + onions, fresh avocado, grilled pineapple salsa, lime juice, sour cream or crema and cilantro. Serve.
