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Sheet Pan Jalapeño Pineapple Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Cilantro Garlic Sauce


  • Author: Hannah

Ingredients

For the Shrimp:
1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (seeds removed for less heat)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Cilantro Garlic Sauce:
1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 garlic clove
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt, to taste
Water, as needed to thin

For Serving:
Small corn or flour tortillas
Sliced red cabbage or shredded lettuce
Extra lime wedges
Avocado slices (optional)


Instructions

  • Marinate the Shrimp:

    • In a bowl, toss shrimp, pineapple, and jalapeño with olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.

    • Let marinate for 15–20 minutes while the oven preheats.

  • Roast on Sheet Pan:

    • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

    • Spread shrimp, pineapple, and jalapeño mixture in a single layer on a parchment-lined sheet pan.

    • Roast for 10–12 minutes, or until shrimp are pink and cooked through, and pineapple is slightly caramelized.

  • Make the Cilantro Garlic Sauce:

    • Blend yogurt, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, and a pinch of salt in a food processor or blender until smooth.

    • Add a splash of water to thin, if needed.

  • Assemble the Tacos:

    • Warm tortillas and fill with shrimp mixture. Top with cabbage, drizzle with cilantro garlic sauce, and add optional avocado slices.

 

  • Serve:

    • Serve tacos warm with lime wedges on the side.