Cajun Shrimp Tacos With Pineapple Salsa
Try these shrimp tacos with pineapple salsa as a fresh twist to a taco favorite. The spicy cajun shrimp pairs perfectly with the sweet and crunchy salsa, making this taco menu-worthy!
Servings 6 tacos
Ingredients
Shrimp Tacos
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- Cajun seasoning
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 6 small tortillas corn or flour
- 1 avocado, in slices optional
Pineapple Salsa
- 3 cups pineapple diced
- ½ cup red onion diced
- ¾ cup red bell pepper diced
- ⅓ cup cilantro finely chopped
- ¼ cup jalapeno finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Make the pineapple salsa by tossing all of the pineapple salsa ingredients together. Set aside.
- Rinse, drain, and dry the shrimp with a paper towel. Season the shrimp generously with cajun seasoning.
- Set a flat-bottom pan on medium-high heat and add the oil. Once the pan is hot, add the shrimp.
- Saute one side of the shrimp for about 2 minutes. Flip them over and season the other side and cook for 1-2 more minutes. The shrimp will turn pink once it is cooked.
Assemble the Taco
- Warm up the tortillas in a hot pan, with or without a little oil.Line up the shrimp on a tortilla.Add a generous scoop of pineapple salsa on top. Add a couple avocado slices if you'd like. Enjoy!