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Sheet Pan Hawaiian Pineapple Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Jalapeño Special Sauce

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Quick, flavorful sheet pan Hawaiian shrimp tacos made with spicy garlic roasted shrimp, caramelized pineapple, and a creamy jalapeño-lime yogurt sauce. A sweet, spicy, and tangy 30-minute weeknight dinner everyone will love.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided

34 cloves garlic, minced or grated

2 teaspoons chili powder

1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce

1 tablespoon sriracha

Flaky sea salt and black pepper, to taste

2 cups fresh pineapple chunks

1 medium shallot, thinly sliced

1 jalapeño

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

Juice of 2 limes

2 teaspoons honey

1 cup cilantro, roughly chopped

1 ear raw or grilled corn, kernels removed

Warmed corn or flour tortillas, for serving

Mashed avocado, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. On a baking sheet, toss shrimp with 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, chili powder, soy sauce, sriracha, salt, and pepper. Spread in a single layer on half of the pan.
  3. On the other half, toss pineapple, shallot, and jalapeño with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Roast 8-10 minutes until shrimp is cooked through.
  4. Broil for 1-2 minutes to char pineapple and jalapeño.
  5. Remove from oven and toss shrimp and pineapple together. Set aside.
  6. To make the sauce: deseed the jalapeño if desired, then blend with yogurt, juice of 1 lime, honey, and 1/4 cup cilantro until smooth. Season with salt.
  7. Toss remaining cilantro with corn, juice of 1 lime, and a pinch of salt.
  8. Assemble tacos with shrimp, pineapple, corn, avocado, and drizzle with creamy jalapeño sauce. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Roast the corn for extra flavor if desired.
  • Use sour cream instead of Greek yogurt for a richer sauce.
  • To reduce spice, remove jalapeño seeds or use only half in the sauce.
  • Leftover sauce keeps well refrigerated for up to 3 days and works great as a dip or salad dressing.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sheet Pan
  • Cuisine: Fusion
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos
  • Calories: 419 kcal
  • Sugar: 7 g
  • Sodium: 540 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 28 g
  • Cholesterol: 190 mg