Description
Turn up the flavor with these Flavorful Jerk Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Salsa and Crema—an easy recipe bursting with tropical flair and bold Caribbean spices. Juicy, spicy shrimp meets fresh pineapple salsa and cool cilantro-lime crema, all wrapped in soft tortillas. Perfect for a quick dinner, vibrant party appetizer, or healthy lunch, this recipe checks all the boxes for weeknight dinner ideas, summer food inspiration, or beachy snack cravings. With the balance of heat, sweetness, and creaminess, these tacos promise a culinary escape to the islands with every bite.
Ingredients
For the Jerk Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp jerk seasoning
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Pineapple Salsa:
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 small jalapeño, minced (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
For the Cilantro-Lime Crema:
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise (optional)
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 1 tbsp cilantro, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Assembly:
- 6 small tortillas (corn or flour)
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- Lime wedges and cilantro (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the Shrimp: In a bowl, mix shrimp with olive oil, jerk seasoning, garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Let sit for 15 minutes.
- Prepare the Salsa: In a separate bowl, mix pineapple, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Chill until ready.
- Make the Crema: Stir together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred.
- Warm the Tortillas: Toast tortillas in a dry skillet or directly over flame until soft and slightly browned.
- Assemble: Add cabbage to tortillas, top with shrimp, spoon on salsa, and drizzle with crema. Garnish with lime and cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes