Shrimp in Avocado Cream Sauce

Tender, pink shrimp are cooked in a pale green, creamy sauce thickened with ripe avocado.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 594 Calories

Ingredients

• ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup butter
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 0.5 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 0.5 cup mashed ripe avocado

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat, stir in the garlic, and cook 1 to 2 minutes until soft but not browned. Pour in the cream and bring to a simmer. Whisk in the avocado until smooth, return to a simmer, and add the shrimp.

Step 2

Cook over medium-low heat just until the shrimp have turned opaque, 5 to 7 minutes. Sprinkle with black pepper, and serve hot.