Cajun Shrimp Tacos With Tomatillo Salsa Recipe Recipe

Name: Cajun Shrimp Tacos With Tomatillo Salsa Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 c. lowfat sour cream; 2 tsp chili pwdr; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 1/2 tsp chili pwdr; 1 1/2 tsp paprika; 2 lb uncooked medium shrimp peeled, deveined; 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil; 1 Tbsp. chopped garlic; 16 x purchased taco shells; 1 lrg bunch watercress trimmed; 2 x avocados peeled, pitted and cubed

Servings: persons

2 c. lowfat sour cream
2 tsp chili pwdr
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 1/2 tsp chili pwdr
1 1/2 tsp paprika
2 lb uncooked medium shrimp peeled, deveined
2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp. chopped garlic
16 x purchased taco shells
1 lrg bunch watercress trimmed
2 x avocados peeled, pitted and cubed

1
For Lowfat sour cream:Whisk all ingredients in medium bowl to blend.
2
Season with salt.
3
(Can be made 1 day ahead.
4
Chill.)
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For Shrimp:Combine chili pwdr and paprika in large bowl.
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Add in shrimp; toss to coat.
7
Let stand 5 min.
8
Heat oil in heavy large skillet over high heat.
9
Add in garlic and saute/fry till fragrant, about 1 minute.
10
Add in shrimp; saute/fry till opaque in center, about 5 min.
11
Season with salt and pepper.
12
Transfer to a small bowl.
13
Preheat oven to 350 F. Arrange taco shells on heavy large baking sheet.
14
Bake till warm, about 8 min.
15
Place shells in napkin-lined basket.
16
Arrange half of watercress on platter.
17
Top with shrimp.
18
Chop remaining watercress.
19
Place in small bowl.
20
Place lowfat sour cream, salsa, avocados and minced watercress in separate bowls.

534

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 c. lowfat sour cream, 2 tsp chili pwdr, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 1/2 tsp chili pwdr, and more.

Yes, Cajun Shrimp Tacos With Tomatillo Salsa Recipe falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Cajun Shrimp Tacos With Tomatillo Salsa Recipe

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