Honey Free Paleo Chipotle Lime Shrimp Lettuce Tacos
Smoky, citrusy, and loaded with fresh color, these lettuce-wrapped shrimp tacos are the kind of meal that looks impressive but comes together with minimal fuss. The shrimp get a quick marinade in chipotle chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and a generous hit of fresh lime juice before hitting a screaming-hot skillet — the result is juicy, lightly charred bites with serious depth of flavor. Every ingredient here is naturally free of added sweeteners, so there's no need to audit labels or swap anything out; the bold, complex taste comes entirely from spices, citrus, and good avocado oil. The mango-avocado salsa on top brings a bright, fruity contrast that balances the heat without a drop of honey or any other sweetener in sight. Crisp butter lettuce cups stand in for tortillas, keeping things light and grain-free while giving you the perfect handheld vessel. It's a genuinely satisfying taco night that doesn't feel like a compromise — just clean, vibrant food that happens to check every box.
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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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