Shrimp Tacos on the Griddle with Ralph the Baker

Ingredients

• 2 sticks Unsalted Butter (softened, cut into cubes)
• 1 large Yellow Onion (peeled and thinly sliced)
• 1 pound Raw Shrimp (peeled and deveined, pat dry)
• 2 tablespoons Taco Seasoning (store‑bought or homemade blend)
• 1 Lime (juiced, zest optional)
• 1 cup Pineapple (fresh, diced)
• 1/2 cup Cilantro (roughly chopped)
• 8 Corn Tortillas (small, 6‑inch diameter)
• 1/4 large Fresh Onion (for topping) (thinly sliced)
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Prepare All Ingredients

   Dice the pineapple, thinly slice the yellow onion, mince the cilantro, and juice the lime. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.

   Time: PT5M

2. Melt First Stick of Butter

   Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 stick of butter. Swirl until fully melted but not browned.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Medium heat

3. Sauté Onion

   Add the sliced yellow onion to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent and fragrant, about 3 minutes.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: Medium heat

4. Cook Shrimp with Seasoning

   Increase heat to medium‑high. Add the shrimp and sprinkle 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning over them. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn pink and are just cooked through, about 4 minutes.

   Time: PT4M

   Temperature: Medium‑high heat

5. Add Remaining Butter, Lime, and Pineapple

   Stir in the second stick of butter, the fresh lime juice, and the diced pineapple. Cook for another 2 minutes, allowing the pineapple to warm and the butter to melt into a light sauce.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Medium heat

6. Finish with Cilantro

   Remove the skillet from heat and fold in the chopped cilantro. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.

   Time: PT1M

7. Warm Corn Tortillas

   While the shrimp mixture rests, warm the corn tortillas in a clean skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side, or microwave covered with a damp paper towel for 20 seconds.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Medium heat

8. Assemble Tacos

   Place a generous spoonful of the shrimp‑pineapple mixture onto each warm tortilla. Top with fresh onion slices, extra cilantro, and a drizzle of the remaining lime juice.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

15g

Carbohydrates

20g

Fat

12g

Fiber

2g