Gluten Free Pineapple Pico Shrimp Tacos
These tacos are the kind of meal that makes a weeknight feel like a backyard cookout — smoky, juicy shrimp piled onto warm corn tortillas with a bright, fruity pico that you'll want to eat straight from the bowl. The pineapple pico comes together with fresh jalapeño, red onion, cilantro, and lime, hitting every note of sweet, spicy, and tangy all at once. Corn tortillas are naturally wheat-free, which means the whole build is genuinely safe without any awkward substitutions or specialty products. The shrimp get a quick toss in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and garlic powder before hitting a screaming-hot skillet, where they pick up a gorgeous char in just a few minutes. Shredded cabbage adds crunch and a cool contrast to all that heat, and a squeeze of fresh lime over the top ties everything together. This recipe serves 4, so it's just right for a family dinner or a casual spread with friends. Once you taste that pineapple pico, you'll be making a double batch every single time.
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4 servings
For the shrimp
- 1 ½ lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
For the pineapple pico
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, finely diced
- ½ cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ¼ tsp salt
For serving
- 8–12 small corn tortillas
- 2 cups green cabbage, thinly shredded
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- ¼ cup sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a mixing bowl, combine the pineapple, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, 2 tbsp lime juice, and 1/4 tsp salt. Toss well and set aside at room temperature while you prepare the shrimp.
- 2
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. In the same mixing bowl (wiped out) or a separate bowl, toss the shrimp with the olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1 tbsp lime juice until evenly coated.
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