These Sweet Heat Pineapple Shrimp Tacos are all about bright, punchy flavor layered into every bite. Juicy shrimp are sautéed in garlic butter and tossed with Cloud23 Sweet Jalapeño Hot Sauce for a gentle kick of heat, then tucked into warm tortillas with a creamy cabbage slaw and a fresh pineapple salsa that brings the perfect pop of sweetness. Finished with avocado, cotija, and cilantro, they strike that irresistible balance of spicy, tangy, creamy, and fresh — the kind of tacos that feel vibrant enough for warm weather but easy enough for a weeknight dinner.
Sweet Heat Pineapple Shrimp Tacos
Dana Plucinski aka @baydish
10 minutes
15 minutes
Mexican-inspired
These Sweet Heat Pineapple Shrimp Tacos are all about bright, punchy flavor layered into every bite. Juicy shrimp are sautéed in garlic butter and tossed with Cloud23 Sweet Jalapeño Hot Sauce for a gentle kick of heat, then tucked into warm tortillas with a creamy cabbage slaw and a fresh pineapple salsa that brings the perfect pop of sweetness. Finished with avocado, cotija, and cilantro, they strike that irresistible balance of spicy, tangy, creamy, and fresh — the kind of tacos that feel vibrant enough for warm weather but easy enough for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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- 1 small pineapple, diced
- 1 tsp Cloud23 Sweet Jalapeño Hot Sauce
- 1 green onion, sliced
- ¼ tsp salt
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- ¼ cup mayo
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp Cloud23 Sweet Jalapeño Hot Sauce
- ½ head green cabbage, chopped
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- 2 tbsp butter, separated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ pounds shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed
1 tbsp Cloud23 Sweet Jalapeño Hot Sauce
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- Warm tortillas - two per taco
- Mashed avocado
- Cotija cheese
- Crema
- Cilantro
- Additional Cloud23 Sweet Jalapeño Hot Sauce
Directions
Make the spicy pineapple salsa. Add all ingredients to a bowl and toss until combined. Set aside.
Make the spicy cabbage slaw. Add the mayo, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and Cloud23 Sweet Jalapeño Hot Sauce to a bowl and whisk until combined. Add the cabbage and toss until evenly coated.
Make the spicy shrimp. Preheat a saute pan to medium heat and add 1 tbsp of butter. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, and then add the shrimp. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, then add the hot sauce and additional 1 tbsp butter. Cook for one more minute, stirring to coat the shrimp.
Assemble the tacos with the remaining ingredients and enjoy!
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