Shrimp in Avocado Cream Sauce

Name: Shrimp in Avocado Cream Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 0.25 cup butter; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 0.5 cup heavy cream; 0.5 cup mashed ripe avocado; 0.5 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined; ground black pepper to taste

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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.

Submitted by BrooklynRD

Updated on February 14, 2025

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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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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

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

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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.

Shrimp in Avocado Cream Sauce

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