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Jerk Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Salsa

Jerk shrimp tacos with pineapple salsa bring smoky, charred jerk shrimp together with bright yellow, finely diced pineapple and a fresh cilantro kick. Quick skillet cooking keeps the shrimp juicy while the tropical salsa adds tangy, spicy crunch.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Caribbean-Mexican Fusion
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

shrimp
  • 1.5 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
jerk seasoning
  • 2 tbsp jerk seasoning
lime juice
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
olive oil
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
pineapple salsa
  • 1.5 cup fresh pineapple, finely diced
  • 0.5 red onion, minced
  • 1 jalapeño, minced
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
corn tortillas
  • 8 corn tortillas
serving garnish
  • 0.25 Lime and cilantro for serving

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Make the jerk paste
  1. Combine jerk seasoning, lime juice, and olive oil in a small bowl until it forms a paste.
Cook the jerk shrimp
  1. Toss shrimp in the jerk mixture until well coated.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, then cook jerk-seasoned shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
Mix pineapple salsa
  1. In a separate bowl, combine diced pineapple, minced red onion, minced jalapeño, and chopped cilantro to create pineapple salsa.
Assemble the tacos
  1. Warm corn tortillas on a griddle until pliable.
  2. Fill each tortilla with cooked jerk shrimp, then top generously with pineapple salsa.
  3. Garnish with additional cilantro and lime wedge before serving, so the tacos look bright and fresh.

Notes

For the best char, avoid overcrowding the skillet so shrimp sear instead of steam. Store pineapple salsa covered in the fridge for up to 2 days; shrimp is best eaten within 1 day when refrigerated. Freezing isn’t recommended for the salsa (it can turn watery), but you can freeze cooked shrimp up to 2 months and reheat gently. If you need less heat, use half the jalapeño or remove the seeds while keeping the same fresh citrus flavor.