Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Salsa

SUMMER IS OFFICIALLY HERE! Southern California has been warming up with summer heat. I can already tell that it's going to be a hot one. In honor of summer and it being taco Tuesday yesterday, I will be introducing an easy shrimp taco with sriracha mayo and a delicious spicy, sweet and spicy pineapple salsa on top. This dish is easy to make for one or for a larger party.

Ingredients (for 2): 
1/2 lb of shrimp (16/20) - deveined and peeled
1 cup of purple cabbage, sliced
4 small corn or flour tortillas
1/4 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne
1/2 garlic powder
1 tbsp olive oil

Sriracha Mayo:
1/2 mayo
1 tablespoon of sriracha

Pineapple Salsa:
1 cup of pineapple - diced
1/2 cup of red onion - diced
1/2 cup of cilantro - minced
1 jalapeno - diced
2 limes - juiced
S&P

First, marinate the shrimp in the spices (cumin, cayenne, paprika, garlic powder) and olive oil for at least 15 minutes or overnight if time permits. I like to double check the taste before I cook every piece of shrimp. Therefore, after it marinates, add S&P, and cook one piece of shrimp thoroughly and re-season based on taste. 

While the shrimp are marinating in the delicious spices, its time to prep the salsa. I take the pineapple, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro and shredded cabbage into a large mixing bowl. I add S&P and the juice of the limes (start with one lime). The salsa should be bright with sweet, salty and spicy flavors. Place into fridge for garnishing the tacos later. 

While both the salsa and shrimp are marinating. It's time to make the easy sriracha mayo! Mix the mayo and sriracha in a separate bowl. Add more or less sriracha according to your spicy likes. 

To cook the shrimp, you can grill or cook on a cast iron. Heat olive oil, add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side. Warm up the tortillas in the same pan. 

Finally, to assemble the tacos, place the sriracha mayo in the middle of the warm tortilla and then place the cooked shrimp on top (I generously placed four shrimp per taco) and then top with the pineapple salsa. Eat immediately! 

Enjoy!

XX

Kathy