Whole30 Spicy Prawn Tacos
Get ready for a flavorful, guilt-free twist on taco night with these Whole30 Spicy Prawn Tacos! This quick and easy recipe features succulent prawns marinated in a zesty blend of chili powder, paprika, garlic, and fresh lime juice, then seared to perfection in just minutes. Swapping traditional tortillas for crisp butter lettuce wraps keeps the dish light, gluten-free, and perfect for your Whole30 goals. Each taco is layered with creamy avocado, crunchy red onion, fresh cilantro, and a splash of Whole30-compliant hot sauce for a vibrant kick of flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes, these tacos are ideal for a weeknight dinner or festive lunch that’s as healthy as it is delicious.
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Ingredients
- 500 grams Raw prawns (peeled, deveined)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
- 8 leaves Butter lettuce leaves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 medium Avocado (sliced)
- 0.25 cup Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 teaspoons Whole30-approved hot sauce
Directions
Step 1
In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and lime juice to create a marinade.
Step 2
Add the raw prawns to the marinade, tossing to coat thoroughly. Let sit for 5 minutes while you prepare other ingredients.
Step 3
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated prawns to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are pink and opaque. Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 4
Rinse and pat dry the butter lettuce leaves. Lay them out flat to use as taco wraps.
Step 5
Assemble the tacos by placing a few cooked prawns onto each lettuce leaf. Top with sliced avocado, red onion, chopped cilantro, and a drizzle of Whole30-approved hot sauce.
Step 6
Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful Whole30 Spicy Prawn Tacos!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (801.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 781.3 |
| Total Fat 41.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 6.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | |
| Cholesterol 975mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1942.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 26.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 3.9g | |
| Protein 73.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 231.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2328.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories