Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsFlamingo LandingJerk Chicken Or Shrimp Tacos Recipe

Jerk Chicken Or Shrimp Tacos Recipe

Inspired by Flamingo Landing
Time1h
Serves4

jerk chicken or jerk shrimp, mango salsa, grilled pineapple, cabbage, crystal gastrique, sliced radish, cilantro, on flour tortillas with choice of side.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Protein

    Marinate the chicken or shrimp with jerk seasoning for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Make the Mango Salsa

    In a bowl, combine diced mango, red onion, jalapeño, lime juice, and salt. Mix well and set aside.

  3. 3

    Grill the Pineapple

    Sprinkle brown sugar on pineapple slices and grill until caramelized, about 3-4 minutes on each side.

  4. 4

    Cook the Protein

    Grill or sauté the marinated chicken or shrimp until fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.

  5. 5

    Assemble Tacos

    Warm the flour tortillas and layer with cooked protein, mango salsa, grilled pineapple, shredded cabbage, sliced radish, and cilantro.

  6. 6

    Prepare Crystal Gastrique

    In a small saucepan, combine white vinegar and sugar. Cook over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture thickens slightly.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Drizzle crystal gastrique over assembled tacos and serve with your choice of side.

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