Paleo Spicy Prawn Tacos

Transport your taste buds to a flavor-packed paradise with these Paleo Spicy Prawn Tacos, a bold and healthy twist on traditional tacos. Juicy, perfectly seasoned prawns are coated in a smoky blend of paprika, cumin, and cayenne, then seared in coconut oil for an irresistible char. Nestled in crisp butter lettuce cups, these tacos are topped with a velvety avocado-cilantro sauce that’s bursting with zesty lime and a touch of jalapeño heat. Ready in just 25 minutes, this grain-free, dairy-free recipe is perfect for Paleo enthusiasts and seafood lovers alike. Serve with extra lime wedges for a bright, citrusy finish and savor a dish that’s as wholesome as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams raw prawns (peeled and deveined)
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 8 leaves butter lettuce leaves
• 1 unit ripe avocado
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 1 unit jalapeño (seeded and chopped)
• 1 unit garlic clove
• 3 tablespoons water
• 4 pieces extra lime wedges (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and pat dry the prawns with paper towels.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine the paprika, smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, sea salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Toss the prawns with the spice blend until evenly coated.

Step 4

Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Once the oil is hot, add the prawns to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the prawns are pink and opaque. Remove from heat and drizzle with fresh lime juice.

Step 6

Prepare the avocado-cilantro sauce by blending the avocado, chopped cilantro, jalapeño, garlic clove, water, and a tablespoon of lime juice in a blender or food processor. Blend until the sauce is smooth and creamy.

Step 7

To assemble the tacos, lay out the butter lettuce leaves on a plate.

Step 8

Spoon the prawns evenly into each lettuce leaf.

Step 9

Drizzle the avocado-cilantro sauce over the prawns.

Step 10

Serve immediately with extra lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(857.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1051.4

Total Fat 52.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 27.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 945mg	0%
Sodium 1929.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 29.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.4g	0%
Total Sugars 3.0g
Protein 126.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 414.6mg	0%
Iron 5.9mg	0%
Potassium 2469.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.4%

Protein: 46.0%

Carbs: 10.6%