Paleo Spicy Prawn Tacos
Get ready to spice up your mealtime with these Paleo Spicy Prawn Tacos! This vibrant, healthy recipe features succulent prawns perfectly seasoned with a smoky blend of paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper, then seared to juicy perfection in coconut oil. Nestled in crisp butter lettuce leaves, these tacos are topped with a creamy, zesty avocado-cilantro sauce that’s bursting with fresh flavors from lime and jalapeño. Ready in just 25 minutes, these low-carb, gluten-free tacos are an irresistible option for a quick weeknight dinner or a paleo-friendly party dish. Serve with extra lime wedges for a tangy kick and enjoy a satisfying, flavorful meal that’s as nourishing as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
Rinse and pat dry the prawns with paper towels.
In a small bowl, combine the paprika, smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, sea salt, and black pepper.
Toss the prawns with the spice blend until evenly coated.
Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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.
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.
To assemble the tacos, lay out the butter lettuce leaves on a plate.
Spoon the prawns evenly into each lettuce leaf.
Drizzle the avocado-cilantro sauce over the prawns.
Serve immediately with extra lime wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1051 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.8 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.0 g | 135% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 945 mg | 315% | |
| Sodium | 1930 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.0 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.4 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.0 g | ||
| Protein | 126.0 g | 252% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 415 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 2469 mg | 53% | |
*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.
