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20 Minute Caribbean Shrimp Tacos with Roasted Jalapeño Pineapple Salsa Verde.
The longest recipe title, for the easiest recipe. So typical me.
So you guys, I fully know that recipe title is long, but I could not leave anything out. I mean, everything is just SO GOOD. Honestly, these are currently my favorite taco. Everything about them I love so much. The flavors, the colors, the textures, everything.
These are the BEST.
So good that I should really consider ending the post now and just tell you all to go make tacos, because these need to happen in your kitchen as soon as humanly possible. Obviously, I realize most of you might not be able to jump up right this second and make shrimp tacos, but if you can, you should.
And for those of you who can’t, two things. One, prepare for my rambles because I have things to say. And two, grab a pen and paper. You’ll need to make your grocery list so you can stop at the store to grab anything you don’t have. Remember, you need to have these shrimp tacos tonight!
Every winter season, like clockwork, the tropical food bug hits me. I literally crave all things tropical…warm sunshine, blue waters, pineapples, mangos, seafood, coconut, mojitos, etc. Last year I made this Spicy Brown Rice Seared Tuna Roll Bowl, and these Po Boys with Avocado Mango Slaw, and this Glowing Citrus Blackened Salmon Salad, basically all dishes you’d enjoy on a tropical beach vacation in the Caribbean.
Sounds pretty nice, right?
Sadly, I have zero plans of traveling anywhere tropical this year, and instead am traveling to a very cold, snowy climate. Not complaining at all, South Korea will be amazing, and I will get to watch my brother compete in the Olympics. But you know, a girl can dream…
Since I’m not headed to the Caribbean anytime soon, I thought I’d brighten up our eats and make a fun Caribbean inspired recipe.
Enter these tacos. AKA the best tacos.
At first today’s recipe started out as more of a curry, but things took a turn for the worst when it came to the photos, so I threw in the towel and made these delicious tacos instead.
For once, I am not sad at all about having a photo fail, because it led to me changing things up and making one of my favorite recipes of the month. These tacos are spicy, sweet, and served up with a delicious roasted tomatillo salsa, made with both pineapple AND mango. Double the tropical fruit (it’s my favorite!), because why the heck not. It works and it’s so delicious.
Both the shrimp and the ingredients for the salsa are roasted on the same sheet pan, making this a one sheet pan and done kind of recipe. Since shrimp is so quick cooking, I had these tacos made and ready for eating in just about twenty minutes.
YES. Twenty minutes.
I know the ingredient list looks a little long, but many of them are spices that I’m hoping you guys have in your pantry at all times. I thought about just buying a Caribbean jerk seasoning blend, but for me, using dry spices that I always have on hand is so much easier. Plus, they’re tastier and healthier, since I’m controlling the ingredients.
While the shrimp has more classic Caribbean flavors with plenty of all-spice, chiles, and thyme, I went a little more Mexican with the salsa by using up the tomatillos I had sitting on my kitchen counter. I love the roasted flavor they add along with the heat from the jalapeño. I also threw in some fresh lime and orange juice for a citrus kick, which pairs so well with the pineapple and mango.
Finish the tacos off with some avocado and you’ll have the perfect, extra tropical dinner.
And now you see why you need these tacos tonight, right?
It might be single digits and snowing outside right now, but hey, at least I have these tacos to keep things fun and tropical inside.
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Strawberry hibiscus rum smash…another favorite. Happy Wednesday!
Made this for lunch today. It was surprisingly spicy (which is a good thing). Most likely since I opted for raw jalapenos instead of roasted.
Hey Djienne,
Happy Sunday!😃 Thanks so much for trying this recipe and sharing your review, so glad to hear it was enjoyed:) xT
This was so great! We skipped the jalapeño bc of the kids but the adults added a lil green tobasco and it was so amazing! This is a recipe we will def use time and time again. Thank you!
Hey Linzy,
Perfect!! Love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for making it! Happy Wednesday! xx
I’ve been following your instagram for a while and finally decided to give this one a shot today. SOOOOOO GOOOOOOD! Spicy, sweet, and earthy. Total flavor bomb! I salted the salsa, and ended up finishing it with some coarse salt at the end and it REALLY brought out the sweet which was needed because my jalapeno, even though I took out the seeds and veins, must have been UBER hot ?
Really lovely combo and I’m excited to try more of your recipes!
Hey Melanie,
Awesome!! So glad to hear this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for making it! Thanks for your kind message! xT
This was amazing! I loved it ?
Hey Johanna,
Thanks a lot for giving this recipe a go, I am thrilled that it was enjoyed!! xTieghan
Delicious! A hit with the family!
Thank you so much Suzanne! xTieghan
Could frozen cooked shrimp work for this recipe? Looks amazing!
Hi Tabitha,
Yes I would just be sure to use it at the very end so you don’t overcooked the shrimp! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
The salsa is amazing. Sweet, spicy goodness. Better than restaurant quality by a long shot!
Thank you Shannon! xTieghan
This was amazing… with falafel, because I don’t like seafood. I saw this recipe and thought roasted jalapeno pineapple salsa sounded gorgeous… so did it with aragula and falafel. My big guy says he wants this again tomorrow, and the next day, and the next if he doesn’t have to share it with the children 😀 Great recipe, adding it to my monthly rotation… because it’s so good, and in fear of big man sulking.. 😀
Hi Lexi! I am so glad you enjoyed this one! Thank you so much for trying it! xTieghan
This looks amazing! Could I substitute fish for the shrimp?
HI! I am sure that will be delicious. Just use your favorite fish. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you and happy holidays! xTieghan