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Shrimp in Avocado Cream Sauce

By: BrooklynRD

"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 Min

Cook Time:
10 Min

Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup mashed ripe avocado
1/2 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.