Shrimp Fajitas with Pineapple Salsa

Shrimp Fajitas with Pineapple Salsa

These shrimp fajitas with pineapple salsa bring a fun tropical twist to taco night and the whole family goes crazy for them. The spicy-sweet combo of seasoned shrimp and fresh pineapple salsa is next-level good. Get your tortillas ready because these go fast.

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I love using this fajita seasoning for this recipe!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • The pineapple salsa is fresh, sweet, and tropical
  • Shrimp cooks in just a few minutes
  • Bold fajita seasoning with the perfect kick
  • Fun and colorful for the whole family

Ingredients

  • shrimp
  • bell peppers
  • onion
  • fajita seasoning
  • pineapple
  • jalapeno
  • cilantro
  • lime

How to Make It

Toss shrimp with fajita seasoning and set aside. Make the pineapple salsa by combining diced pineapple, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Saute bell peppers and onion in a hot skillet until slightly charred, then push to the side and add the shrimp. Cook shrimp 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Serve in warm tortillas with a generous spoonful of pineapple salsa on top.

Shrimp Fajitas with Pineapple Salsa

Shrimp Fajitas with Pineapple Salsa

Sizzling shrimp fajitas topped with a sweet and tangy pineapple salsa.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients
  

For the fajitas
  • 1.5 lbs shrimp, peeled
  • 2 bell peppers, sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp fajita seasoning
For the salsa
  • 1.5 cups pineapple, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced
  • 1 jalapeno, minced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
For serving
  • 8 tortillas

Method
 

  1. Toss the shrimp with fajita seasoning.
  2. Saute the peppers and onion in oil until charred, then remove.
  3. Cook the shrimp in the same pan until pink, about 3 minutes, then combine with the vegetables.
  4. Stir together the pineapple, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and lime juice.
  5. Serve the fajitas in warm tortillas topped with the pineapple salsa.

Notes

Cook the shrimp fast so they stay tender. The salsa can be made an hour ahead.
Shrimp Fajitas with Pineapple Salsa

Shrimp Fajitas with Pineapple Salsa

Sizzling shrimp fajitas topped with a sweet and tangy pineapple salsa.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients
  

For the fajitas
  • 1.5 lbs shrimp, peeled
  • 2 bell peppers, sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp fajita seasoning
For the salsa
  • 1.5 cups pineapple, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced
  • 1 jalapeno, minced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
For serving
  • 8 tortillas

Method
 

  1. Toss the shrimp with fajita seasoning.
  2. Saute the peppers and onion in oil until charred, then remove.
  3. Cook the shrimp in the same pan until pink, about 3 minutes, then combine with the vegetables.
  4. Stir together the pineapple, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and lime juice.
  5. Serve the fajitas in warm tortillas topped with the pineapple salsa.

Notes

Cook the shrimp fast so they stay tender. The salsa can be made an hour ahead.

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