Walnut Free Paleo Chipotle Lime Shrimp Lettuce Tacos
Smoky, citrusy, and just a little spicy, these shrimp tacos are the kind of meal that looks impressive but comes together with minimal effort. The chipotle-lime marinade does the heavy lifting, coating each shrimp in a bold blend of chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika before they hit a screaming-hot skillet and develop those irresistible charred edges. Butter lettuce leaves stand in for tortillas, keeping everything light, crisp, and completely grain-free — a swap that actually makes the dish feel fresher rather than like a compromise. The mango-avocado salsa on top brings a cool, creamy contrast to all that heat, with jalapeño and cilantro rounding out every bite. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution anxiety — just clean, whole-food cooking from start to finish. This one is equally at home on a busy weeknight table or laid out on a platter for guests who will absolutely ask for the recipe.
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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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