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Sheet Pan Jalapeño Pineapple Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Garlic Sauce

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A fun and flavorful taco recipe featuring juicy shrimp, sweet pineapple, and a zesty cilantro garlic sauce, all roasted on a single sheet pan for easy cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon all-spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Kosher salt and black pepper
  • Warm tortillas and smashed avocado, for serving
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 2–3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
  • 2–3 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1–2 jalapeños
  • 1 cup diced pineapple
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, roughly chopped
  • Juice from half an orange (about 1/4 cup)
  • Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C).
  2. On a baking sheet, toss the shrimp with olive oil, chipotle chili powder, all-spice, ground ginger, dried thyme, cinnamon, cayenne, and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Arrange the shrimp in a single layer. Add the smashed garlic and the jalapeños on the same pan.
  3. Roast for about 6-8 minutes or until the shrimp is cooked. In the last minute, switch the oven to broil and broil the shrimp until lightly charred. Once done, set the shrimp aside.
  4. To make the garlic sauce, squeeze the garlic cloves out of their skins and add them to a blender with the plain Greek yogurt and lime juice. Blend until smooth. Add cilantro, green onions, and a pinch of salt; pulse to combine.
  5. In a bowl, add shredded cabbage and toss with about 1/3 cup of the garlic sauce.
  6. For the salsa, de-seed and chop the jalapeño. Combine it with diced pineapple, chopped cilantro, orange juice, lime juice, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
  7. To assemble, take warm tortillas and stuff them with smashed avocado, cabbage slaw, salsa, and roasted shrimp. Drizzle with garlic sauce and top with additional salsa if desired.

Notes

Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor. Adjust spice levels by omitting jalapeños or cayenne if preferred. Store leftovers in airtight containers and reassemble the tacos fresh.

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