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Tequila- Lime Shrimp Tacos w/ Chipotle Cream

Tequila- Lime Shrimp Tacos w/ Chipotle Cream was pinched from <a href="http://www.recipegirl.com/2007/09/16/tequila-lime-shrimp-tacos-with-chipotle-cream/" target="_blank">www.recipegirl.com.</a>

"I'm a big fan of classic fish tacos, so I decided to create a shrimp version with all of my favorite flavors... citrus, tequila, lime & chipotle...."

INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 pounds large, raw shrimp, peeled & de-veined (tails removed)
MARINADE:
juice and rind of 1 medium orange
juice and rind of 2 medium limes
1/4 cup tequila
1 Tablespoon granulated white sugar
CHIPOTLE CREAM SAUCE:
8 ounces sour cream
1 clove garlic, minced
2 Tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
1 whole chipotle chile in adobo sauce (canned), seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon adobo sauce (from the can)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
1 Tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
1 Tablespoon vegetable or canola oil
1 large red bell pepper, seeded & sliced thinly
1/2 medium red onion, sliced
FOR SERVING:
8 soft-taco-sized flour tortillas, warmed
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
lime wedges
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