With the weather being so beautiful lately...I thought I would take you on a
taste bud vacation without actually going on a trip. Who needs the Islands when you
have these tacos in front of you? Flavor explosion...a burst of sweet goodness in
every bite. I truly fell in love with these beauties and you will too.
Pina Colada Shrimp Tacos with Pineapple Salsa
1 pound of shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails off
pina colada drinking mix
8 corn tortillas
1 cup of pineapple
1/2 of a jalapeno, seeds and veins removed ( optional )
1/4 of a cup of red onion, diced
2 green onions
1 lime, juiced
salt and pepper
a dash of red pepper flakes
garlic powder
queso fresco or feta cheese, to top
cilantro or parsley for garnish
1) Place shrimp in large ziploc bag with some pina colada mix. Let soak for about
15 minutes.
2) Meanwhile, mix pineapple, red onion, jalapeno, green onion, lime juice. Let sit.
3) Heat a grill pan or a hot frying pan.
4) Remove shrimp from bag and discard marinade. Place on pan and add spices
and cook until heated through.
5) Assemble your tacos. Warm tortilla, shrimp, salsa and than add the cheese.
Very creative Val, sounds like my kind of lunch!
ReplyDeleteoooh the hubs would love these! I'm putting this on next weeks menu.
ReplyDeletemmm... this just screams delicious! anything with pinacolada is a keeper in my books!
ReplyDeleteWow! I know what we are having this week for dinner!!
ReplyDeleteWell, since I'm sitting here watching snow fall outside my window (ugh!) this definitely makes me wish for warmer days! It sounds so incredible Val and I can't wait to try it! :-)
ReplyDeleteVanessa
These look amazing! YUM!!!! I definitely need to make these!!
ReplyDeleteI would still go on vacation, with your tacos in my hands! Lovely food Val! The presentation is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThese sound perfect for the spring! They look so fresh and delicious!
ReplyDeleteoh my heavenly!! I want the pineapple salsa right now!
ReplyDeleteooh yum!
ReplyDeleteMexican food is my favorite - these tacos look divine!
ReplyDeletexxx
Jenna
Yum saving this recipe for Sat night. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteOmg this looks delicious. I don't know if it is the way you explain it so well but you make it seem so easy! Can't wait to try :)
ReplyDeleteSounds so fresh and delicious. Can't wait to try it.
ReplyDeleteYou're lucky- in Eugene, we have snow today! So strange. These tacos sound awesome!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness...how delish do these look? Yum!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of marinating the shrimp in the pina colada mix! Your shrimp tacos look and sound absolutely wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI love shrimp/fish tacos! And I love the way your pictures turn out every time, so great! It's so reminiscent of summer!!! Good times are ahead, take care,
ReplyDeleteShauna
YUM! These look like the perfect summer dish - once again I am super impressed by your photography and deliciousness!!!
ReplyDeleterecipes like this kill me! though i have an abundance of great food here, i miss the ethnic cuisine available in america - mainly latin. mmm what i wouldn't give for one of these and a corona! :)
ReplyDeleteCrap that looks amazing and healthy and everything I could ever want in a meal: festive, fresh, and delicious.
ReplyDeleteI wish I could fly to LA after work tonight so you could make those for me! They look so sweet and delicious! I might have to make this over the weekend...
ReplyDeleteOh these look divine! Going to have to try to make this one!! YUM YUM!
ReplyDeletexx
yummy!! these looks great val, i love tacos and definitely will try these sometime
ReplyDeleteI was all game, until I saw the ingredient list...LONG!
ReplyDeleteYum! Those look like island paradise to me. Can't wait to give them a try. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWow - what a great idea!! This sounds so delish. Must try!
ReplyDeleteAre you taking application for a permanent houseguest to feed endlessly with all your delicious food? Because that's a job I'd like to apply for…
ReplyDelete{Jaw dropped} ~Megan
Oh my! those look so fabulous, going to make for sure! Love your pictures & presentation as always great job!
ReplyDeleteVal, these are fabulous! They look so fresh and summery and full of good flavor. Great recipe, and lovely food styling too!
ReplyDeleteANother receipi I have to try:)
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Oh yum! Do you have any leftovers???
ReplyDeleteOMG!!! That looks beyond amazingly delicious!
ReplyDeleteI never make enough shrimp dishes, I am pinning this for future inspiration when I am in a rut...which is like once a week :)
ReplyDeleteI need these now!! Amazing!! I'll see you Saturday for a BBQ?? You bring the tacos, i'll supply the margaritas!! ;-)
ReplyDeleteThese look amazing!!
ReplyDeletei just favorited this page for a hot summer weekend :)these look amazing. I'm going to seriously force my boyfriend to make these because they look so yum!
ReplyDeleteI bet these taste like a little mini vacation! I think I will love these....I will add the Corona to my list too! ;)
ReplyDeleteYumm-o. These look delish. Your blog is fantastic-just found it and I'm a new follower. Also going to put you on my sidebar. ;)
ReplyDeleteXO,
Hannah
www.hannahandbryan.blogspot.com
This is awesome! We are making fish tacos this weekend for my special request birthday dinner. I hope to post my recipe next week :)
ReplyDeleteI am absolutely loving your blog and am excited to be your newest blog follower!
I could eat shrimp tacos everyday! They are my fave. I always eat them with chipotle sauce never thought of a pineapple salsa. This is a must try!
ReplyDeleteWOW! I would love to eat a couple of these tacos right now! DELISH!
ReplyDeleteThis is the perfect summer meal!! I love that you have a Corona in the picture! Can't wait to try! xoxo
ReplyDeleteYou are always so festive - these look amazing!
ReplyDeleteYou've just solved tomorrow night's dinner dilemma. Even my husband glanced at my computer screen as I was reading your blog and he said, "That looks yummy!" I told him, "We have to make this!" :-)
ReplyDeleteThese look so good. and you are right we must have both been craving shrimp and pineapple. Great minds think alike right? Can't wait to try your version!
ReplyDeleteYUM!! I love coconut shrimp, so I KNOW that I will love these!!
ReplyDeleteI thought that the tacos looked delicious...until I saw the corona. Why are you torturing this poor 7 month pregnant lady?!? :)
ReplyDeleteAhh these look amazing!!! Gorgeous pictures, as always! :)
ReplyDeleteoh delicious! i'm going to make these for my mom when i visit her!
ReplyDeleteI love you for this. Among many other things~ :)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds perfect right now. It is 60 in Texas, so any time it a good time for sweet shrimp.
I have been m.i.a. so I am playing catch up....don't mind me.