Mediterranean Diet Friendly Paleo Chipotle Lime Shrimp Lettuce Tacos
Smoky, citrus-kissed shrimp tucked into crisp butter lettuce cups with a bright mango-avocado salsa — this is warm-weather eating at its absolute best. The combination of lean seafood, heart-healthy avocado oil, fresh fruit, and plenty of lime hits nearly every note that makes this style of eating so appealing in the first place. Chipotle chili powder and smoked paprika give the shrimp a deep, almost grilled complexity, while a quick marinade of lime juice and zest keeps things light and vibrant. The mango-avocado salsa comes together in minutes and brings a sweet, creamy contrast that makes every bite feel balanced rather than one-note. Butter lettuce leaves stand in beautifully for any kind of wrap or shell, keeping the whole dish grain-free and refreshingly clean without sacrificing any of the fun. Everything cooks in a single skillet over high heat, so you get those gorgeous charred edges on the shrimp without a lot of fuss or cleanup. It's the kind of recipe that looks impressive on a platter but honestly asks very little of you in the kitchen.
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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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