Shrimp Tacos With Spicy Cream Sauce Recipe

Name: Shrimp Tacos With Spicy Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) container nonfat sour cream; 2 teaspoons chili powder, divided; 1 teaspoon cumin, ground (divided); 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, divided; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, ground; 3/4 cup water; 1 lb shrimp, medium (unpeeled); 3 tablespoons orange juice; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 avocado, chopped; 8 corn tortillas, warmed (6-inch size)

Servings: persons

1 (16 ounce) container nonfat sour cream
2 teaspoons chili powder, divided
1 teaspoon cumin, ground (divided)
3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, divided
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
3/4 cup water
1 lb shrimp, medium (unpeeled)
3 tablespoons orange juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 avocado, chopped
8 corn tortillas, warmed (6-inch size)

1
Whisk together sour cream, 1 teaspoons chili powder, 1/2 teaspoons cumin, 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes, 1/4 teaspoons salt and cinnamon. Add 3/4 cup water, stirring until smooth. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
2
Peel shrimp, and devein. If desired, chop. Combine remaining 1 teaspoons chili powder, 1/2 teaspoons cumin, 1/4 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes and 1/2 teaspoons salt in a shallow dish or a zip-lock plastic freezer bag; add orange juice and shrimp, turning to coat. Cover or seal, and chill 15 minutes.
3
Remove shrimp from marinade, discarding marinade. Saute garlic in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 2-3 minutes. Add shrimp, and cook 5 minutes or just until shrimp turns pink. Serve with sour cream mixture and avocado in warm tortillas. Prep time includes refrigeration time.

440

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16 ounce) container nonfat sour cream, 2 teaspoons chili powder, divided, 1 teaspoon cumin, ground (divided), 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, divided, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Tacos With Spicy Cream Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Shrimp Tacos With Spicy Cream Sauce

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