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Gluten-Free Chipotle Lime Shrimp Lettuce Cups

Name: Gluten-Free Chipotle Lime Shrimp Lettuce Cups
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro; 12 large butter lettuce leaves (or Bibb lettuce); 1 small avocado, sliced (optional, for serving); 1/4 cup finely diced red onion; 1/4 cup finely diced tomato; 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced (optional, for heat); Lime wedges for garnish

By Freeflourish Editorial TeamPublished Apr 25, 2026 | Updated Jul 7, 2026

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Gluten-Free Chipotle Lime Shrimp Lettuce Cups with measured ingredients, 20-minute timing, 4-serving yield, and step-by-step instructions for gluten-free meals, baking, snacks, and desserts.

Prep 10 min

Cook 10 min

Total 20 min

Servings 4

Difficulty easy

Cuisine Mexican-inspired

Ingredients

Servings 4

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
12 large butter lettuce leaves (or Bibb lettuce)
1 small avocado, sliced (optional, for serving)
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
1/4 cup finely diced tomato
1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced (optional, for heat)
Lime wedges for garnish

FreeFlourish Gluten-Free Whole30 Chipotle Lime Shrimp Lettuce Cups ingredients

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, chipotle chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss well to evenly coat. Let marinate for 5 minutes while preparing other ingredients.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the shrimp to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until opaque and cooked through.
Remove shrimp from heat and stir in fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro.
Lay out the lettuce leaves on a serving platter.
Divide the cooked shrimp evenly among the lettuce cups.
Top each cup with diced red onion, tomato, and jalapeño if using.
Add sliced avocado to each cup if desired.
Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over.
Enjoy these fresh, flavorful lettuce cups as a quick appetizer, snack, or light main course that is low-carb, gluten-free, and family-friendly.