Jerk Shrimp Tacos
with pepper and mango salsa / pineapple smoothie
Jamaican jerk seasoning and fresh pepper and mango salsa give these tacos a spicy-sweet flavor. A refreshing smoothie on the side helps to tame the heat.
Smarts: Jerk seasoning can be quite spicy, so be sure to taste yours and adjust the amount accordingly.
Ingredients
- Shrimp, peeled and deveined - 1 lb
- Limes - 1 , wedges
- Cilantro leaves - 2 Tbsp , chopped
- Jerk seasoning - 1 tsp (use more or less depending on your spice preference)
- Garlic powder - 1/2 tsp
- Oil, cooking - 1 Tbsp
- Tortillas, taco-sized corn or flour - 8
- Bell peppers, any color - 1 , diced
- Jalapenos (opt) - 1 , diced
- Shallots - 1 clove , diced
- Mangos - 1 , peeled and diced
- Honey - 1 tsp
- Lime juice - 1 Tbsp
- Pineapple cubes, fresh or frozen - 16 oz
- Bananas - 1
- Orange juice - 1 cup (sub coconut milk or other fruit juice)
- Ice - 1/2 cup (omit if using frozen fruit)
Prep
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Shrimp - Defrost shrimp.
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Bell peppers / Jalapenos / Shallots - Prep as directed and combine. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
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Season shrimp - Toss shrimp with jerk seasoning, garlic powder, and some salt.
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Make salsa - Whisk honey and lime juice in a medium bowl. Add bell peppers, jalapenos (if using), shallots, and mangos and stir to combine.
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Make smoothie - In a blender combine pineapple, bananas, orange juice, and ice. Blend until smooth.
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Make
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Heat a nonstick skillet with oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook on one side until golden brown, 2-3 minutes. Turn shrimp and continue cooking until opaque and cooked through, 2-3 minutes more.
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Warm tortillas according to package instructions.
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Assemble tacos by filling tortillas with shrimp and mango salsa. Top with cilantro and serve with lime wedges for squeezing over top. Enjoy with the smoothie on the side.
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