Shrimp Tacos with Spicy Cream Sauce

Shrimp Tacos with Spicy Cream Sauce
Shrimp Tacos with Spicy Cream Sauce might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 8. One serving contains 242 calories, 16g of protein, and 7g of fat. Head to the store and pick up salt, chili powder, olive oil, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the orange juice you could follow this main course with the Plum Sherbert with Orange Juice and Plum Wine as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. This recipe is typical of Mexican cuisine.

Instructions

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Whisk together sour cream, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and cinnamon.
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Add 1 1/2 cups water, stirring until smooth. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
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Peel shrimp, and devein, if desired; chop.
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Combine remaining 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a shallow dish or heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag; add orange juice and shrimp, turning to coat. Cover or seal, and chill 15 minutes.
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Remove shrimp from marinade, discarding marinade.
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Saut garlic in hot olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes.
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Add shrimp, and cook 5 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink.
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Serve with sour cream mixture and avocado in warm tortillas.
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Recommended wine: Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc

Pinot Grigio, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc are great choices for Shrimp. These crisp white wines work well with shrimp prepared in a variety of ways, whether grilled, fried, or in garlic sauce. One wine you could try is Menage a Trois Limelight Pinot Grigio. It has 4.5 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 11 dollars.
Menage a Trois Limelight Pinot Grigio
Menage a Trois Limelight Pinot Grigio
Ménage à Trois Limelight shines a spotlight on refreshing citrus flavors in the most dazzling way. Limelight is a new star with sexy orange blossom aromas that lead to zesty key lime and mouthwatering Granny Smith apple flavors that make you pucker up. A touch of honeysuckle sweetness and minerality balance the pronounced citrus notes before the curtains drop with a refreshingly crisp finish.
DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings8
Health Score14
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