Lupin Free Paleo Chipotle Lime Shrimp Lettuce Tacos
Smoky, citrus-kissed shrimp nestled in crisp butter lettuce cups with a bright mango-avocado salsa — this one is genuinely hard to stop eating. The chipotle chili powder and smoked paprika give the shrimp a deep, almost grilled flavor, while the fresh lime juice and zest keep everything lively and light. A quick 15-minute marinade is all it takes before the shrimp hit a screaming-hot skillet and develop those irresistible charred edges. Lupin — a legume flour increasingly found in packaged taco shells, tortillas, and spice blends — is simply never a concern here because every component is built from whole, unprocessed ingredients you can see and trust. Butter lettuce leaves stand in beautifully for any grain- or flour-based wrap, adding a satisfying crunch without weighing the dish down. The mango salsa comes together while the shrimp marinates, so the whole thing flows together without any wasted time. Fresh, bold, and naturally free of the usual label-reading stress, this is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels like a treat.
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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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