Nitrate & Nitrite Free Paleo Chipotle Lime Shrimp Lettuce Tacos
Smoky, citrusy, and loaded with fresh color, these shrimp lettuce 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 a gorgeous char in just a few minutes. Every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed — fresh shrimp, avocado oil, real spices, and produce — so there's no need to scrutinize labels for hidden curing agents or preservatives that sneak into so many packaged seasonings and pre-marinated proteins. The mango-avocado salsa is the real showstopper: sweet, creamy, a little heat from jalapeño, and tied together with fresh cilantro and lime. Crisp butter lettuce cups stand in for tortillas, keeping everything light and naturally grain-free while giving each bite a satisfying crunch. Serve them straight from the skillet and they disappear fast — these are the kind of tacos that make a Tuesday night feel like a celebration.
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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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