Mustard Free Paleo Chipotle Lime Shrimp Lettuce Tacos
Smoky, citrusy, and loaded with fresh toppings, these lettuce-wrapped shrimp tacos are the kind of meal that looks impressive but comes together with minimal effort. The shrimp get a quick marinade in chipotle chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and bright lime juice before hitting a hot skillet, where they pick up just enough char to taste like they came off a grill. Every ingredient here is clean and whole-food — no condiments, no bottled sauces, nothing hiding a mustard derivative in the fine print. That matters more than you'd think, since mustard shows up in a surprising number of spice blends, marinades, and store-bought taco seasonings. The mango-avocado salsa brings sweetness, creaminess, and a little jalapeño heat that plays perfectly against the smoky shrimp. Butter lettuce cups keep things light and naturally grain-free, making this a genuinely satisfying taco night without any of the usual ingredient-label anxiety. Squeeze on an extra wedge of lime right before eating and you'll wonder why you ever bothered with a tortilla.
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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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