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Sheet Pan Hawaiian Pineapple Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Jalapeño Special Sauce

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These Sheet Pan Hawaiian Pineapple Shrimp Tacos are sweet, spicy, and tangy, featuring roasted shrimp with chili powder, garlic, soy sauce, and sriracha alongside caramelized pineapple. Served in warm tortillas with avocado, corn, cilantro, and creamy jalapeño sauce, they’re a tropical taco night ready in just 30 minutes.

  • Author: Tina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Sheet Pan
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Ingredients

For the Shrimp and Pineapple:

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

For the Creamy Jalapeño Special Sauce:

1 jalapeño, roasted

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

Juice of 2 limes (divided)

2 teaspoons honey

1 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped

For Serving:

1 ear corn, kernels removed (raw or grilled)

Warm corn or flour tortillas

Mashed avocado

Shredded lettuce (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. On a sheet pan, toss shrimp with 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, chili powder, soy sauce, sriracha, salt, and pepper. Arrange on one side. On the other side, toss pineapple, shallot, and jalapeño with remaining olive oil.
  3. Roast 8–10 minutes until shrimp is cooked. Switch to broil for 1–2 minutes until pineapple is charred. Toss shrimp and pineapple together. Remove jalapeño for sauce.
  4. Make the sauce: Deseed jalapeño (optional). Blend with yogurt, juice of 1 lime, honey, and 1/4 cup cilantro until smooth. Season with salt.
  5. Make the corn topping: Toss remaining cilantro with corn, juice of 1 lime, and a pinch of salt.
  6. Assemble tacos: Fill tortillas with shrimp, pineapple, avocado, corn, and drizzle with creamy jalapeño sauce. Add lettuce if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Remove jalapeño seeds or use half for a milder sauce.
  • Substitute shrimp with chicken or fish.
  • Top with queso fresco or cotija for cheesy flavor.
  • Mix in mango or papaya for a more tropical vibe.
  • Use coconut yogurt for a dairy-free version.

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