Shrimp in Avocado Cream Sauce

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I invented this to get a thick, creamy sauce without flour. Feel free to use pre-packaged guacamole instead of mashed avocados.

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings
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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter

  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

  • ½ cup heavy cream

  • ½ cup mashed ripe avocado

  • ½ pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  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.

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

36 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

594 Calories
54g Fat
8g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 594
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 54g 70%
Saturated Fat 30g 149%
Cholesterol 315mg 105%
Sodium 389mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 21g 43%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 95mg 7%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 510mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.