Pineapple Shrimp Tacos

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
Yield 4 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
Taste the tropics with our cool, crispy take on shrimp tacos. Wrapping the shells in lettuce adds even more crunch while keeping the tacos tidy after you take a bite. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 1 pound uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined
  • 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 large sweet orange pepper, sliced
  • 1 large sweet red pepper, sliced
  • 1 small onion, halved and sliced
  • 1 cup pineapple tidbits
  • 1 envelope fajita seasoning mix
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 8 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed
  • 1/2 cup crumbled Cotija or shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 8 large romaine lettuce leaves

Directions

  1. Cook shrimp in 2 teaspoons oil in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet over medium heat until shrimp turn pink, 4-6 minutes. Remove and keep warm.
  2. In the same skillet, saute the peppers, onion and pineapple in remaining oil until vegetables are tender. Add seasoning mix and the water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Return shrimp to the skillet; heat through. Spoon mixture onto tortillas; top with cheese. Wrap lettuce around tortillas to serve.

Nutrition Facts

2 tacos: 382 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 153mg cholesterol, 1123mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 6g fiber), 27g protein.

Taste the tropics with our cool, crispy take on shrimp tacos. Wrapping the shells in lettuce adds even more crunch while keeping the tacos tidy after you take a bite. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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