CAJUN SHRIMP TACOS WITH TOMATILLO SALSA

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Categories     Dairy     Leafy Green     Shellfish     Sauté     Seafood     Shrimp     Avocado     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

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
Tomatillo Salsa
16 purchased taco shells
1 large bunch watercress, trimmed
2 avocados, peeled, pitted, cubed

Steps:

  • For Sour Cream:
  • Whisk all ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Season with salt. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Chill.)
  • For Shrimp:
  • 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.
  • 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.

Ayankhan Ayankhan
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I can't wait to make these tacos again.


Dreadloc Shay
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These tacos are the best!


Dan Campbell
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You won't regret making these tacos.


Elyas Nemati
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Don't miss out on this amazing dish.


Diann Rodriguez
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This is a must-try recipe!


Shan Baba
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I highly recommend this recipe.


Sarowar Hossen
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Even people who don't like shrimp will love these tacos.


Grace Tianga
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These tacos are a great weeknight meal.


Hamim Amiri
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I love that I can use frozen shrimp in this recipe.


Yasir Rasheed
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These tacos are always a hit at parties.


Mikayla Louw
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This was my first time making shrimp tacos and they turned out great!


Md Dulal Islam bp
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I love the flavors in this dish. The shrimp is spicy and the salsa is tangy and refreshing.


mfd mohammad ali
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These tacos are delicious! The shrimp is cooked perfectly and the salsa is so flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Affaan Gee
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I loved these tacos. The salsa is what really makes them special.


sahar salehi
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These tacos are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use frozen shrimp, which makes them a great weeknight meal.


Montasir Elkhair
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I made these tacos for a party and everyone loved them. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the salsa was amazing.


HasaN GaminG FF
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This was my first time making shrimp tacos and they turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the tacos were delicious.


Madi Cox
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The shrimp is spicy and the salsa is tangy and refreshing. It's a perfect balance.


Rainbow FleXxx
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These tacos were a hit! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the tomatillo salsa was so flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.