Cajun Shrimp Tacos
Cajun Shrimp Tacos with pineapple and avocado are super yummy! Spicy, flavorful, healthy and ready in 10 minutes!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time5 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Cajun, Healthy, Mexican
Keyword: Shrimp
Servings: 4 people
Author: Christi
- 1 lb. Shrimp peeled and deveined, tails removed - medium sized
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning homemade or store-bought. see notes for homemade recipe.
- 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper omit if you do not want them to be really spicy.
- 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 cup Fresh Pineapple chunks
- 1 large avocado
- 8 small tortillas flour or corn
Garnish:
- fresh cilantro chopped
- lime wedges serve on the side
First, if you are using frozen shrimp, thaw them by running under cold water and pat dry. Remove all the tails prior to cooking the shrimp. Chop the pineapple and avocado into small chunks.
In a large saute pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Then add the cajun seasoning, salt and cayenne pepper if you really like spicy. Swirl or stir to combine the oil and seasoning. Cook the shrimp in the spicy oil until fully cooked, about 2 minutes per side until the shrimp are pink and opaque. Remove from heat and transfer the shrimp to a bowl or plate. You can sprinkle with additional salt to taste if you would like.
Assemble the tacos. Spoon the shrimp onto the tortillas, then top with the pineapple and avocado. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.