High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Paleo Chipotle Lime Shrimp Lettuce Tacos
Smoky, citrusy, and loaded with fresh toppings, these shrimp tacos are the kind of meal that looks impressive but comes together with surprisingly little effort. The shrimp get a quick marinade in chipotle chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and fresh lime juice before hitting a hot skillet, where they pick up just enough char to taste like something off a restaurant grill. Every single ingredient here is whole and recognizable — shrimp, avocado oil, fresh limes, mango, avocado, jalapeño — so there's no need to squint at a label wondering what's hiding in a sauce packet or seasoning blend. That's the real win for anyone avoiding processed sweeteners: this recipe simply doesn't need them, and the bold flavors prove it. Butter lettuce leaves stand in for tortillas, keeping things light and crisp while also making the whole dish naturally gluten-free and grain-free. The mango-avocado salsa is the finishing touch that ties everything together — sweet, creamy, and just a little spicy, all from real fruit and fresh herbs. Serve it straight from the skillet and don't skip the extra squeeze of lime at the end.
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4 servings
For the shrimp
- 1 ½ lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
- 2 tbsp avocado oil, divided
- 2 tsp chipotle chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tsp lime zest
For the salsa
- 1 mango, peeled and diced small
- 1 avocado, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
For serving
- 12 large butter lettuce leaves, washed and dried
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the chipotle chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, lime zest, 3 tbsp lime juice, and 1 tbsp of the avocado oil. Add the shrimp and toss until evenly coated. Let marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes — no longer, as the acid will begin to denature the shrimp.
- 2
While the shrimp marinates, combine the mango, avocado, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, 1 tbsp lime juice, and 1/4 tsp salt in a bowl. Toss gently and set aside.
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