Jerk Shrimp Tacos
with pepper and mango salsa / pineapple smoothie

Name: Jerk Shrimp Tacos
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb Shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 Limes, wedges; 2 Tbsp Cilantro leaves, chopped; 1 tsp Jerk seasoning (use more or less depending on your spice preference); 1/2 tsp Garlic powder; 1 Tbsp Oil, cooking; 8 Paleo-friendly 'tortillas' (look for cassava tortillas or thinly sliced jicama ‘taco shells’); 1 Bell peppers, any color, diced; 1 Jalapenos (opt), diced; 1 clove Shallots, diced; 1 Mangos, peeled and diced; 1 tsp Honey; 1 Tbsp Lime juice; 16 oz Pineapple cubes, fresh or frozen; 1 Bananas; 1 cup Coconut milk; 1/2 cup Ice (omit if using frozen fruit)

Active: 40 Total: 40

Original GF Paleo Vegetarian

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.

Proteins

Shellfish

Cuisines

Caribbean

Ingredients

Metric

Servings:

Jerk Shrimp Tacos:

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
Paleo-friendly 'tortillas' - 8 (look for cassava tortillas or thinly sliced jicama ‘taco shells’)

Pepper and Mango Salsa:

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 Smoothie:

Pineapple cubes, fresh or frozen - 16 oz
Bananas - 1
Coconut milk - 1 cup
Ice - 1/2 cup (omit if using frozen fruit)

Prep

Shrimp - Defrost shrimp.
Bell peppers / Jalapenos / Shallots - Prep as directed and combine. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Mangos / Limes / Cilantro - Prep as directed.
Season shrimp - Toss shrimp with jerk seasoning, garlic powder, and some salt.
Make salsa - Whisk honey and lime juice in a medium bowl. Add bell peppers, jalapenos (if using), shallots, and mangos and stir to combine.
Make smoothie - In a blender combine pineapple, bananas, coconut milk, and ice. Blend until smooth.

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Make

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.
Warm tortillas according to package instructions.
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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