# Jamaican Shrimp Tacos Closet Cooking's Fuses Jamaican Flavors With a Classic Mexican Dish By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-07-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shrimp-tacos References: [closetcooking](http://www.closetcooking.com/2013/08/jerk-shrimp-tacos-with-pineapple-salsa.html) Jamaica and Mexico collide when Jerk Shrimp Tacos are prepared. This cultural hybrid recipe from the Closet Cooking blog offers a plethora of flavors in one tasty dish. Jerk sauce is a spicy seasoning commonly found on the island of Jamaica. Usually reserved for chicken, this recipe uses the Caribbean hot sauce on jumbo shrimp. After marinating the shrimp in [jerk sauce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jerk-turkey), Mexican influence is added with a [warm and crispy tortilla casing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiesta-softshell-tacos). Furthering the Latin flavor, this dish also features a pineapple salsa and pina colada crema. Jerk Shrimp Tacos are found to be far more spicy and flavorful than the usual [shrimp tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diablo-shrimp). Though this delectable hybrid dish can stand alone, it also pairs well with a fruity mimosa or margarita. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.3/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cultural Fusion Cuisine:** The merging of different cultural flavors in a single dish creates new gustatory experiences and business opportunities. - **Innovative Use of Ingredients:** Exploring new ways of using traditional ingredients in unique dishes can create a competitive advantage for businesses. - **Sauces as Main Ingredient:** Using sauces as the main ingredient for a dish in place of more traditional options can lead to innovative and exciting flavor profiles. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can take advantage of the popularity of fusion cuisine to create new products and experiences. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and restaurants can offer cultural fusion dishes as a way to appeal to a wider range of customers and stand out in a crowded market. - **Consumer Packaged Goods:** Companies in the consumer packaged goods industry can explore combining traditional flavors and ingredients in new and innovative ways for their products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cocktail-Inspired Shrimp Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/margarita-shrimp-taco.md) - [Cocktail-Inspired Shrimp Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pia-colada-shrimp.md) - [Crispy Fried Shrimp Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firecracker-shrimp-tacos.md) - [Coastal-Inspired Shrimp Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-shrimp-tacos.md) - [Citrus-Infused Shrimp Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baja-citrus-shrimp-tacos.md) - [Sweet Chile Shrimp Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bangin-shrimp-taco.md) - [Tropical Grilled Shrimp Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-diver-taco.md) - [Supersized Shrimp Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buttery-garlic-parmesan-crispy-jumbo-shrimp-taco.md) - [Extra Spicy Shrimp Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diablo-shrimp.md)