
Blackened Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Recipe
Blackened shrimp tacos with pineapple deliver bright, summery flavors with perfectly spiced seafood and sweet, caramelized pineapple chunks. This tropical-inspired combination creates the perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and fresh flavors that make every bite memorable. The homemade blackened seasoning adds depth while the pineapple provides refreshing contrast for an ideal warm-weather meal.

These blackened shrimp tacos with pineapple are bright and summery. Shrimp is grilled with a homemade blackened seasoning, and a delicious grilled fresh pineapple salsa tops them off. Add sour cream if you want to cool them down a touch.
Ingredients
Blackened Seasoning Mix
2 tablespoons smoked paprika
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Pineapple Salsa
1/2 fresh pineapple , peeled and cored
1/4 cup chopped red onions
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 lime, juiced
1/8 teaspoon salt
Shrimp Tacos
1 pound large shrimp , peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons melted butter
6 (6 inch) flour tortillas
Directions
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat; lightly oil the grate. Combine paprika, onion powder, oregano, cayenne pepper, garlic salt, and black pepper in a small bowl; set aside.
Cut the pineapple lengthwise into wedges. Grill pineapple wedges for 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Chop pineapple and combine in a bowl with red onions, cilantro, fresh lime juice, and salt.
Thread shrimp onto skewers; brush with melted butter, and coat with seasoning mix. Grill shrimp until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 3 minutes per side.
Place tortillas on the hot grill and heat until lightly grilled, 20 to 30 seconds per side.
Place shrimp on each tortilla and top with pineapple mixture.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
608 | Calories |
14g | Fat |
75g | Carbs |
45g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 3 | |
Calories 608 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 14g | 18% |
Saturated Fat 5g | 26% |
Cholesterol 329mg | 110% |
Sodium 2552mg | 111% |
Total Carbohydrate 75g | 27% |
Dietary Fiber 8g | 27% |
Total Sugars 8g | |
Protein 45g | 90% |
Vitamin C 37mg | 41% |
Calcium 241mg | 19% |
Iron 6mg | 32% |
Potassium 723mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.