Shrimp and kale tacos with sriracha

Have you had Sriracha? Or are you already a Sriracha lover? After hearing the MANY health benefits of Sriracha, I decide to come up with a simple, healthy recipe. And Sriracha was the perfect key ingredient. 

Sriracha is a type of Asian hot sauce. It's used in soup, sandwiches, seafood, burgers, use your imagination! Now for the health benefits! 

Studies have shown it to make you happier, healthier, and skinnier! But how?? The main ingredient is hot chili peppers which boost endorphins, promote a sense of well being, and it can also boost your mood and memory! 

The capsaicin component in the peppers can speed up metabolism and help to burn calories faster. It's a great appetite suppressor too! 

Sriracha is good for your heart too! It can help dissolve blood clots, improve circulation and lower blood pressure! 

If you feel a cold coming on....add Sriracha to your diet. It's been shown to ease cold and flu symptoms and clear nasal passages. 

So are you intrigued yet?? Try these shrimp tacos. They are healthy, gluten free, and loaded with antioxidants! 

Shrimp, Kale, Pineapple and Sriracha Tacos

Serves 6 tacos, recipe can easily be doubled for more servings

You will need:

• 1/2 pound of fresh jumbo shrimp

(Shells and tails removed and deveined)

• 3 cloves of garlic, diced

• 3 cups of kale, rinsed 

• 1 cup of diced pineapple 

• 1 red pepper, diced

• 1/2 teaspoon of seasoned salt

• 1/2 teaspoon of pepper 

• extra virgin olive oil

• Sriracha

• corn tortillas (most are gluten free) 

• pinch of sea salt

After the shrimp are cleaned, put in a bowl. Add a few tablespoons of olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of seasoned salt and pepper, and the garlic. Let sit and marinade while you prep the rest of the meal. 

Heat a pan on medium heat and begin to sauté the kale with about 2 teaspoons of olive oil. Sprinkle with sea salt and cook for about 4 minutes until crispy. Remove and set aside. 

Now sauté the pepper until softened for about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside. 

Last, add the pineapple and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until just warm. Set aside. 

In the same pan, add the shrimp WITH the marinade and cook for 3-4 minutes until pink. (Shrimp cook very quickly, keep an eye on it!) 

When the shrimp are finished, it's time to build the tacos! 

(Optional: you may want to heat the tortillas in the oven for a few minutes) 

Start with the kale, peppers, shrimp, pineapple and add SRIRACHA!!! 

Enjoy!!!