Creamy Avocado Pasta with Shrimp Recipe

Name: Creamy Avocado Pasta with Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 box (13.25 Oz) Box Uncooked Spaghetti; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 12 ounces, weight Peeled, Deveined, Tail-On Shrimp; 2 Avocados, Peeled And Seed Removed; 1 whole Lemon, Juiced; 1/2 teaspoons Lemon Zest; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 2 teaspoons Minced Garlic; 1 teaspoon Dried Basil Leaves; 3 Tablespoons To 4 Tablespoons Pasta Cooking Water; Salt And Pepper, to taste; Fresh-Grated Parmesan Cheese, For Serving (optional); Lemon Wedges, For Serving (optional)

Servings: persons

1 box (13.25 Oz) Box Uncooked Spaghetti
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
12 ounces, weight Peeled, Deveined, Tail-On Shrimp
2 Avocados, Peeled And Seed Removed
1 whole Lemon, Juiced
1/2 teaspoons Lemon Zest
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
2 teaspoons Minced Garlic
1 teaspoon Dried Basil Leaves
3 Tablespoons To 4 Tablespoons Pasta Cooking Water
Salt And Pepper, to taste
Fresh-Grated Parmesan Cheese, For Serving (optional)
Lemon Wedges, For Serving (optional)

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti according to package directions.
2
Drain pasta, reserving some of the pasta water.
3
Set the drained pasta and the past water aside.
4
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
5
Add shrimp and saute until pink, opaque and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
6
Remove from heat and set aside.
7
To the bowl of a food processor add avocado, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, garlic, basil and salt and pepper to taste.
8
Process mixture until creamy and smooth.
9
Taste and adjust seasonings to taste.
10
Toss cooked pasta with avocado mixture, adding a little pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce/pasta.
11
Add shrimp and toss lightly to combine.
12
Serve with fresh grated Parmesan cheese and lemon wedges, if desired.
13
Recipe adapted from Bake Noir.

237

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 box (13.25 Oz) Box Uncooked Spaghetti, 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, 12 ounces, weight Peeled, Deveined, Tail-On Shrimp, 2 Avocados, Peeled And Seed Removed, and more.

Yes, Creamy Avocado Pasta with Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Avocado Pasta with Shrimp

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