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    Home » Main Dish » Caribbean Grilled Shrimp Tacos

    Published: Apr 30, 2021 by Desarae

    Caribbean Grilled Shrimp Tacos

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    Tangy, spiced shrimp - grilled to perfection and paired with a grilled pineapple salsa are a taco made in heaven!  These Caribbean Grilled Shrimp Tacos come together fast with restaurant results. Make these on a weeknight for a fast and gourmet dinner that even the greenest of cooks can pull off.

    Grilled shrimp tacos on a copper platter. They are garnished with cilantro and lime.

    What are Caribbean Grilled Shrimp Tacos?

    These tacos are made with tender shrimp that has been seasoning with garlic, ginger, paprika, cloves, cayenne, and brown sugar.  This seasoning blend gives it a Caribbean flare.  We have also paired the shrimp with a pineapple salsa for the taste of the tropics.  Wrapped in a corn tortilla with fresh cabbage - these tacos will have you wishing you were eating them seaside in the Caribbean.\

    An overhead shot of Caribbean tacos on a copper platter. There are limes scattered to the side.

    What Do I Need To Make Grilled Shrimp Tacos?

    For this recipe you'll need the following:

    • 1 lb extra large raw, deveined shrimp, with the tail off
    • 4 cloves garlic, minced
    • ¼ cup brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • 2 teaspoon fresh ginger (divided) (I like to buy it in a tube)
    • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
    • ½ teaspoon cayenne
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • ½ of a pineapple
    • 1 large roma tomato
    • juice of one lime
    • 1 bunch of cilantro (divided)
    • salt to taste
    • 2 cups shredded purple cabbage

    PRO TIP: THERE ARE ABOUT 26-30 SHRIMP PER POUND OF THE SIZED SHRIMP YOU NEED.

    Ingredients needed for grilled shrimp tacos.

    TELL ME HOW TO MAKE THEM!

    1. Start by rinsing your shrimp and draining.  Add them to a large bowl.

    2. Add minced garlic, brown sugar, salt, paprika, 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, cloves, cayenne, and olive oil.

    3. Toss until evenly coated.

    4. Thread onto skewers.  If using wooden skewers - soak them in water for 30 minutes prior to using.

    How to prepare grilled shrimp.

    5. Slice your pineapple into spears. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Place skewered shrimp and pineapple spears directly onto grill grates. Cook for 3-5 minutes each side. Once the shrimp is opaque and pinked, remove it from the grill. Once the pineapple has grill marks, remove it from the grill.

    6. To prepare your pineapple salsa - dice your tomato and pineapple.  I like to use and onion chopper.

    7. Add fresh squeezed lime juice.

    8. Toss in a tablespoon of minced cilantro. Season with salt to taste.

    PRO TIP: The secret to cooking shrimp is to watch it like a hawk, and as soon as they turn pink and opaque, they're done.

    How to grill pineapple.

    9. Build taco by layering a warm corn tortilla, cabbage, cooked shrimp, and prepared pineapple salsa.  Garnish with lime and cilantro.  Serve immediately.

    Three tacos on a marble counter surrounded by limes and cilantro.

    Grilled Shrimp Taco Q&A

    What goes good with shrimp tacos?

    • Tortilla chips and salsa
    • Mexican rice
    • Elote

    What type of shrimp do you recommend?

    I like to use frozen shrimp.  I find it fresher than fresh shrimp, believe it or not!

    How long does shrimp last once it is thawed.

    You want to use shrimp and all fish right away. Thawed or fresh shrimp lasts 1-2 days in the fridge.

    A half shot of a tray of grilled shrimp tacos

    I love tacos! Do You Have other recipes?

    Be sure to check out our:

    • Buffalo Chicken Tacos
    • Baja Fish Tacos
    • Chili Lime Chicken Tacos
    • Beef Barbacoa Tacos
    Grilled shrimp tacos on a copper platter. They are garnished with cilantro and lime.

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    Grilled shrimp tacos on a copper platter. They are garnished with cilantro and lime.

    Caribbean Grilled Shrimp Tacos

    Tangy, spiced shrimp - grilled to perfection and paired with a grilled pineapple salsa are a taco made in heaven!  These Caribbean Grilled Shrimp Tacos come together fast with restaurant results. Make these on a weeknight for a fast and gourmet dinner that even the greenest of cooks can pull off.
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Rate
    Course: dinner
    Cuisine: caribbean
    Prep Time: 25 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Marinate and Rest: 4 hours
    Total Time: 4 hours 35 minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 263kcal
    Author: Kadee & Desarae

    Ingredients

    Shrimp

    • 1 lb extra large raw deveined shrimp, with the tail off
    • 4 cloves garlic minced
    • ¼ cup brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • 2 teaspoon fresh ginger divided (I like to buy it in a tube)
    • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
    • ½ teaspoon cayenne
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil

    Pineapple Salsa

    • ½ of a pineapple
    • 1 large roma tomato
    • juice of one lime
    • 1 bunch of cilantro divided
    • salt to taste

    Other Taco Ingredients

    • 6 corn tortillas warmed
    • 2 cups shredded purple cabbage

    Instructions

    • Start by rinsing your shrimp and draining.  Add them to a large bowl.
    • Add minced garlic, brown sugar, salt, paprika, 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, cloves, cayenne, and olive oil.
    • Toss until evenly coated.
    • Thread onto skewers.  If using wooden skewers - soak them in water for 30 minutes prior to using.
    • Slice your pineapple into spears. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Place skewered shrimp and pineapple spears directly onto grill grates. Cook for 3-5 minutes each side. Once the shrimp is opaque and pinked, remove it from the grill. Once the pineapple has grill marks, remove it from the grill.
    • To prepare your pineapple salsa - dice your tomato and pineapple.  I like to use and onion chopper.
    • Add fresh squeezed lime juice.
    • Toss in a tablespoon of minced cilantro. Season with salt to taste.
    • Build taco by layering a warm corn tortilla, cabbage, cooked shrimp, and prepared pineapple salsa.  Garnish with lime and cilantro.  Serve immediately.

    Video

    Notes

    Grilled Shrimp Taco Q&A
    What goes good with shrimp tacos?
    • Tortilla chips and salsa
    • Mexican rice
    • Elote
    What type of shrimp do you recommend?
    I like to use frozen shrimp.  I find it fresher than fresh shrimp, believe it or not!
    How long does shrimp last once it is thawed.
    You want to use shrimp and all fish right away. Thawed or fresh shrimp lasts 1-2 days in the fridge.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1taco | Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 191mg | Sodium: 1000mg | Potassium: 325mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 718IU | Vitamin C: 58mg | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 3mg
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    1. Erin V says

      July 31, 2018 at 10:26 pm

      5 stars
      SO MANY YUMMY FLAVORS in one plate I can't belieeevee!

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