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My new go-to weeknight tacos, Sheet Pan Hawaiian Pineapple Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Jalapeño Special Sauce. The sweet, tangy, and spicy taco that takes no time at all to make. Spicy garlic roasted shrimp and sweet pineapple stuffed into warmed tortillas to make the best “Hawaiian” inspired shrimp tacos. Serve each taco with a creamy, roasted jalapeño special sauce, fresh corn, and plenty of herbs. The perfect weeknight taco that’s made entirely on just one sheet pan and in just about 30 minutes too. These are quick, simple, healthy, and so delicious.
It’s 100% that time of year when everyone is looking for the quickest dinners. Trust me, I get it. Between prep for an upcoming big photoshoot, conference calls, preparing for my older brother’s wedding (which is here at our HBH studio on the 14th), and planning for the release of Half Baked Harvest Super Simple, we’ve got a lot going on. In fact, I’m not sure I’ve ever had more on my plate than I do right now. It’s both amazing and overwhelming all at the same time. With that said, now more than ever, I fully understand that when life gets crazy, cooking dinner every night can be the last thing anyone wants to do.
With the busy lives we all lead, the one thing everyone always tells me is that they just need easy recipes.
Especially anything that can be made entirely on one sheet pan. One pan, means less dishes, less cleaning, less work, and in today’s case, less time too. Honestly, it’s almost too good to be true, but for certain foods, the sheet pan just really works. Enter today’s very (non-traditional) Hawaiian inspired shrimp tacos. Everything from the shrimp, to the roasted jalapeño sauce, are all made on the same sheet pan.
At first, I was skeptical, but this recipe could not have turned out better. It has all my favorite flavors…sweet, tangy, and spicy.
Here are the details.
Start with the shrimp. Save yourself time and hassle and buy already peeled and deveined shrimp. I can’t recommend this enough. It might be a little more money to buy shrimp this way, but the time you will save is so worth it. At least to me anyway.
Toss the shrimp onto your favorite sheet pan (personally, I really love these USA pans, they clean up so nicely). Add plenty of garlic, chili powder, and a splash of sriracha and soy sauce. The garlic and sriracha add all the flavor, while the soy sauce adds a layer of saltiness. It’s a bit tangy and a bit spicy all at the same time. Next, toss on some fresh pineapple chunks and a jalapeño. Put the entire pan in the oven and roast the shrimp. This will only take a few minutes.
The key here? Allowing everything to cook under the broiler during the last minute or so of cooking. This gives the shrimp a nice crispness and caramelizes the pineapple – adding just another layer of delicious flavor.
At this point, the shrimp and pineapple are done.
Now it’s time to make the special sauce. Which is simply a mix of plain Greek yogurt, roasted jalapeño, lots of lime, a touch of honey, and fresh cilantro. Blend this together until smooth, and you now have your special sauce…but the healthier kind.
The final step is to toss some fresh corn with fresh cilantro, a squeeze of lime, and a pinch of flaky sea salt.
Stuff everything into some charred tortillas, add the avocado, add the sauce, and that’s it! SO EASY, SO GOOD, and healthy too!
I know that Tuesday taco night is a thing and all. But for whatever reason, it seems to occur more on Thursday nights over here. Remember, do what works for you.
And with that, how about some Hawaiian inspired shrimp tacos with all the pineapple and spicy sauce you can pile in? The perfect, super flavorful, dinner for a Thursday night…and any other night too.
Oh and lastly? If you happen to love sheet pan dinners as much as I do, this sheet pan chicken shawarma is a tried and true favorite. And this blackened salmon as well. OK wait, wait, and these Caribbean tacos too. Man, I guess I really do love a sheet pan recipe!
If you make these sheet pan Hawaiian pineapple shrimp tacos with creamy jalapeño special sauce be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Sheet Pan Hawaiian Pineapple Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Jalapeño Special Sauce
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 419 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- flaky sea salt and black pepper
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
Creamy Jalapeño Special Sauce
- 1 jalapeño
- 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
- juice of 2 limes
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 cup cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1 ear raw or grilled corn, kernels removed from the cob
- warmed corn or flour tortillas, plus mashed avocado, for serving
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. 2. On a baking sheet, toss together the shrimp, 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, chili powder, soy sauce, sriracha, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Arrange in a single layer on one side of the pan. To the other half of the pan, add the pineapple, shallot, and jalapeño. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Transfer to the oven and roast 8-10 minutes or until the shrimp is cooked. Turn the oven to broil and broil for 1-2 minutes, until the pineapple has charred. 3. Remove from the oven and toss the shrimp and pineapple together. Set aside. 4. To make the sauce. De-seed the jalapeño, if desired. To a blender, add the yogurt, roasted jalapeño, juice of 1 lime, honey, and 1/4 cup cilantro. Blend until smooth. Season with salt. 5. Toss together the remaining 3/4 cup cilantro, the corn, juice of 1 lime, and pinch of salt. 6. Stuff the shrimp and pineapple into the warmed tortillas and drizzle with the Creamy Jalapeño Special Sauce, avocado, and lettuce. Enjoy!
Can you use frozen shrimp?
Hey Olivia,
Sure, just thaw it first and follow the recipe as is:) Please let me know if you have any other questions, I hope the recipe turns out amazing for you! xx
This was so tasty!! These shrimp are packed with SO much flavor! I decided to grill the pineapple instead of baking it with the shrimp and it turned out very tasty. We ended up only baking the shrimp for 6 min and they came out perfectly done. The sauce is the perfect compliment that I want to eat out of the bowl with chips!
Hi Mollie,
Wonderful!! Love to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks for sharing your review and making the recipe!! xTieghan
My 14-year old just made this for us tonight and it was amazing! I’m thinking we could cook everything on the BBQ in a basket as well.
Hey Jen,
Thanks so much for giving this recipe a try, I am thrilled to hear that it was enjoyed, we appreciate the feedback! xTieghan
So good! Shrimp and pineapple together never disappoints, but the sauce was amazing! Topped with arugula and extra lime and they were divine.
Hey Lauren,
Happy Friday!! I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a bunch for giving it a go! xxT
I stumbled upon this older recipe when looking for a way to use up some shrimp and holy sh!#!!!!! The flavors of this dish are incredible. Do not skip the sauce! Every element comes together so perfectly!!! I’ve made this 3 times already and I will be making this all summer! This would be incredible easy to double or triple for a crowd and it’s super quick to throw together! Try this recipe! You won’t regret it.
Hey Amy,
Happy Friday!! I love to hear that this recipe was a hit, thanks so much for making it! xTieghan
What happened to the shallot? Does it go in the blender or does it go with the shrimp and pineapple? It just disappears from the recipe.
Hi Alex,
The shallot is used in step 2, it gets tossed with the pineapple and shrimp. Please let me know if you have any other questions, I hope you love the recipe! xTieghan
Wow. These were amazing! Will be adding these to my weekly summer menu!
Hey Kim,
Happy Friday!! Thanks so much for trying this recipe out, I love to hear that it was enjoyed!! xx
These are my go-to shrimp tacos. I’ve fixed these quite a few times and they get rave reviews every time. I do also add red onions and red pepper to the pan because I love all of those flavors together.
Hi there,
So glad to hear this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for giving it a try! xx
Wanting to make this soon, looks awesome! The cook time seems really long for the shrimp. I don’t want those to be overcooked. Did you pull the shrimp off the pan before broiling the pineapple ?
Hey Lynn,
Nope, I also broiled the shrimp. Please let me know if you give the recipe a try, I hope you love it! xTieghan
We don’t eat shrimp. Can I replace the shrimp with chickpeas, tofu or salmon?
Hi Leslie,
Salmon would be a great option for you! Let me know if you give the recipe a try, I hope you love it! xx
Absolutely delicious! Even though I didn’t have any corn these tacos were just as good as I was hoping they would be. They were even great as leftovers, reheating the shrimp and pineapple in the oven. Will definitely make this again!
Hey Jillian,
Thank you so much for giving this recipe a try, I am so glad to hear it was enjoyed! Have the best weekend:) xT
I made this tonight and it was absolutely wonderful! It has so much flavor. I was in a real hurry to get this on the table and I missed the sriracha. My husband (who did not read the recipe) took one taste and brought sriracha to the table to put on his tacos! I won’t miss that next time, and yes, there will be a next time! Thanks for this easy and tasty recipe.
Hi Heather,
Wonderful!! I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks so much for making it! xT
I made this last night for dinner and absolutely loved it. I have to confess that I did half the spice level. I’m a wimp, can only take a little kick. Keep those sheet pan dinners coming.
Hey Gail,
Thanks so much for giving this recipe a try, I love to hear that it was enjoyed! xxT
Nevermind. I just saw the shallot! Thank you ?
I hope you love the recipe Katie!
I saw onion on the sheet pan picture but nothing in the recipe about it. Where’s the onion?
Hi Katie,
That would be the shallot used in step 2. Please let me know if you have any other questions, I hope you love the recipe! xTieghan