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Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Salsa

Fast and easy meal for a weeknight fiesta!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: 30-minute-meals, American, Mexican
Calories: 338
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2/3 cup Pineapple (chopped) If canned, use in fruit juice only
  • 1 tbsp Lime juice Fresh squeezed
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro (fresh) Use extra for garnish
  • Sea salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tbsp Mayonaise
  • 2 tbsp Sriracha
  • 1 lb Shrimp (peeled, deveined)
  • 2 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 8 med Corn tortillas (warmed)

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mix together the pineapple, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and sriracha. Set aside.
  3. Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Toss the shrimp with the paprika, oil, salt, and pepper. Sauté for two to three minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through.
  4. Divide the shrimp and pineapple salsa evenly among the warmed tortillas. Drizzle with the spicy mayo and garnish with more cilantro. Enjoy!
    Serving size = two tacos
    Protein 25g, Carbs 33g, Fiber 3g

Notes

Enjoy this fast and flavorful dish any night of the week!  You'll enjoy the combination of cilantro and lime with added spice from the sriracha topping.  
Add avocado, sliced or mashed, for additional healthy fats and fiber, or dice up some fresh mango to add to the salsa.  The sweet and spicy combination featured in this recipe will excite just about everyone.
Serve with rice and beans or a side salad as you desire.
Refrigerate leftover shrimp in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Don't forget to make extra for a quick and delicious lunch!