Jamaican Jerk Shrimp Tacos
Jamaican Jerk Shrimp Tacos: smoky jerk shrimp, sweet pineapple salsa, and tangy lime crème drizzle—a perfect balance of spice and freshness!
Its all about the spice with Jamaican Jerk Shrimp Tacos
Let’s talk about these Jamaican Jerk Shrimp Tacos—because they’re about to become your next taco night superstar! Picture this: smoky, spicy jerk shrimp sizzling in the pan, paired with the cool sweetness of pineapple salsa and a tangy lime creme drizzle. Add a little crunch with some shredded cabbage or lettuce, and you’ve got yourself a party in a tortilla.
So what makes them so special? Its my secret (well not-so secret anymore) Jerk Seasoning Blend. Its the perfect combination of flavors that give any dish a leg up in the flavor department.
Here’s what I love putting on these Jamaican Jerk Shrimp Tacos.
- Pineapple Salsa – My favorite salsa for fish tacos or shrimp tacos.
- Shredded cabbage – Typically I use a bag of cole slaw because its easier than shredding my own cabbage.
- Sliced avocado
- Lime Creme
- Homemade Flour Tortillas
- Hot Sauce
- Cilantro
One thing you should know about me- I love tacos, especially these jerk shrimp tacos. My mom used to make the best ground beef tacos growing up. If you also like tacos, try these wonderful recipes:
- Tandoori Chicken Tacos: Indian spices meet taco night with fresh raita sauce for the top. So good.
- Burrata Steak Tacos with Arugula Pesto: Creamy burrata cheese pairs perfectly with juicy steak, sweet blistered corn, and peppery arugula pesto!
- Chili Lime Steak Tacos: Savor tender, juicy flank steak tacos marinated in chili lime.
Visual Process for Making Jamaican Jerk Shrimp Tacos
Step 1
Marinate the Shrimp
Stuff sliced limes into slits in the chicken and season it all up.
Step 2
Sauté The Shrimp
Sauté the shrimp in a little olive oil until they are all pink.
Step 3
Serve Your Jerk Shrimp Tacos!
These go great with Pineapple Salsa, shredded cabbage and Jamaican Jerk Rice and Beans
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Jamaican Jerk Shrimp Tacos
Ingredients
For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoon dry jerk seasoning
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (fresh)
For the Tacos:
- 8 flour tortillas (or corn tortillas)
- 1 cup pineapple salsa
- 1 cup lime creme
- 1 cup shredded cabbage or lettuce
- Optional toppings: sliced avocado and hot sauce
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the shrimp, jerk seasoning, olive oil, and lime juice. Toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until they are pink and opaque. Remove from heat.
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave. Layer each tortilla with shredded cabbage or lettuce, jerk shrimp, a spoonful of pineapple salsa, and a drizzle of lime creme. Add optional toppings like avocado or hot sauce if desired.
Notes
- Nutrition Facts exclude the optional toppings.