Mustard Free Paleo Chipotle Lime Shrimp Lettuce Tacos

Total time43 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time8 min

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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Ingredients

4 servings

For the shrimp

1 ½ lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
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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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