CAJUN SHRIMP TACOS WITH TOMATILLO SALSA

Cajun Shrimp Tacos with Tomatillo Salsa image

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.