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

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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.

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Shrimp Tacos With Spicy Cream Sauce

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