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Cajun Shrimp Tacos with Tomatillo Salsa

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 8

Ingredients

Chili Sour Cream

2 cups sour cream
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Shrimp

1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
16 purchased taco shells
1 large bunch watercress, trimmed
2 avocados, peeled, pitted, cubed

Preparation

  1. For Sour Cream:

    Step 1

    Whisk all ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Season with salt. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Chill.)

  2. For Shrimp:

    Step 2

    Combine chili powder and paprika in large bowl. Add shrimp; toss to coat. Let stand 5 minutes. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add shrimp; sauté until opaque in center, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a small bowl.

    Step 3

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Arrange taco shells on heavy large baking sheet. Bake until hot, about 8 minutes. Place shells in napkin-lined basket. Arrange half of watercress on platter. Top with shrimp. Chop remaining watercress. Place in small bowl. Place sour cream, salsa, avocados and chopped watercress in separate bowls.

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