Shelly's Recipe

SHRIMP TACOS WITH SPICY CREAM SAUCE

Category: Sandwiches

1 (16-oz) container nonfat sour cream
2 tsp chili powder, divided
1 tsp ground cumin, divided
3/4 tsp ground red pepper, divided
3/4 tsp salt, divided
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups water
1 lb unpeeled, medium-size fresh shrimp
3 tbsp orange juice
2 garlic cloves
2 tsp olive oil
1 avocado, chopped
8 (8-inch) corn tortillas, warmed

Whisk together sour cream, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp red pepper, 1/4 tsp salt, and cinnamon. Add 1 1/2 cups water, stirring until smooth. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

Peel shrimp, and devein, if desired; chop. Combine remaining 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/4 tsp red pepper, and 1/2 tsp 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. Remove shrimp from marinade, discarding marinade.

Saute garlic in hot olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes. Add shrimp, and cook 5 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Serve with sour cream mixture and avocado in warm tortillas. Serves 8