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Grilled Shrimp and Avocado Pasta

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Crreamy Avocado and Shrimp Pasta

You might not think that avocados and pasta go together but surprise they do!  Once you’ve twirled your fork around these creamy fettucine noodles that have been slathered in avocado awesome-sauce you’ll be a believer. Avocados are something I can’t ever seem to get enough of. I’m pretty obsessed with them but not nearly as much as my friend GABY. She’s absolutely avo-obsessed (in the best way possible!). In fact, she’s just published her first cookbook called “Absolutely Avocados”.

Creamy Avocado and Shrimp Pasta

The book is filled with 80 avocado recipes that cover everything from breakfast to dessert (yes dessert avocado brownies anyone?). It’s also packed full of beautiful photos and fun avocado facts like: “Another name for the avocado is the “alligator pear,” so-called because of its alligator skin texture and pear shape.” Did you think avocados were just for making guacamole? Not at all. So what did I want to make first with my “alligator pears”? Pasta duh. I chose Gaby’s Grilled Shrimp and Avocado Pasta recipe that’s ready in 25 minutes flat. The avocado “sauce” makes the pasta incredibly creamy without any cream. Neat trick – especially while I’m watching those lbs. Sigh.

Creamy Avocado and Shrimp Pasta

If you love avocados like we do, you’ll love this book! You can order your copy on Amazon or look for it at your local Barnes & Noble Stores.One lucky reader is also going to WIN a copy of Gaby’s  Absolutely Avocados Cookbook. You’ve got to be in it to win it. Just sayin.EDITED TO ADD: Thank you for your entries. Contest has ended. Winner is #35  CATHY B and has been notified via email.

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Recipe slightly adapted from Gaby Dalkin’s, “Absolutely Avocados” Cookbook and re-printed with permission

Grilled Shrimp and Avocado Pasta

Grilled Shrimp and Avocado Pasta in white bowl with fork

Grilled Shrimp and Avocado Pasta

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Linguine
  • 1 ripe Haas avocado
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil - divided
  • salt/pepper
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 pound medium shrimp - deveined
  • chives - to garnish, optional

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of generously salted water to boil. Add linguine and cook according to package directions to al-dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water prior to draining. Drain, set aside.
  2. Cut avocado in half lengthwise, Remove the pit from the avocado and discard. Remove avocado from the skin and place in the bowl of food processor or blender.
  3. Add Parmesan, lemon juice. Pulse to combine while you stream in 2 tablespoons of olive oil until smooth and creamy. Scrape down sides with a spatula as needed. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  4. Add butter and remaining olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add, red pepper flakes, shrimp and cook until they are pink and cooked through. Approximately 2 minutes per side.
  5. To skillet add cooked pasta, avocado sauce and toss to combine using tongs. Add reserved pasta water if mixture is too thick. Pasta should be evenly coated.
  6. Season with salt and pepper if necessary. Garnish with optional chives if desired.
Category: Pasta

Comments

  2. Carl says

    I love avocados stuffed with crabmeat salad. The tastes blend perfectly.

  6. Aggie says

    I love avocados! I have yet to combine them with pasta, it’s crazy I know because it always sounds so delicious! I would love this pasta.

  7. Babs says

    I love avocados in green salads. Next – guacamole. I basically eat avocados with or in anything. I think I need the cookbook.

  8. janet grey says

    funny enough – as we had some leftover fettucini alfredo..and leftover guacamole, we mixed it. it was awesome – will definitely have to try this now!

  10. Anne B. says

    I like guacamole. Avocados are good in salads and all sorts of things.

  14. Allison C says

    Guacamole! I also love them as a topping with tomatoes, etc on a pan fried corn cake, on sandwiches, grilled, and basically on or with everything.

  24. DessertForTwo says

    I follow you on Instagram. And sometimes, I even leave you comments on Instagram about how to garden. Because I’m annoying like that 😉

  31. Dawn | Kitchen Travels says

    When I lived in San Francisco, a restaurant there used to make the most delicious, creamy angel hair pasta with avocado sauce. it was amazing! I’d love to say that’s my favorite way to make avocados, but I’ve never figured out the recipe. Maybe this one will be close. 🙂

  35. Cathy B*****y says

    I actually love Avocados the best, just cut in half on a plate, drizzled with organic lemon juice, mr herby spice, and a tablespoon drizzle of coconut oil!
    Cathy B*****y pbprojecthope atyahoo dot com

  38. Brooke says

    Honestly, my favorite way is just plain, sliced with salt and pepper. I also love to put it on sandwiches, and it’s a must with any mexican dish I make and sometimes I make guacamole if any of them get too ripe (which rarely happens because I eat them so fast!).

  39. Amanda Thompson says

    I absolutely love avocados sliced onto Club Sandwiches and Burgers!

  42. Rachael G says

    I love avocados layered in my sandwiches (preferably with turkey, cheese, and bacon)!

  43. Rachael G says

    I follow bell’ alimento on Pinterest and pinned a pin on my boards!

  46. DeannaZ says

    I will eat them plain, but my fave is cut in half, stuffed with shrimp in a creamy cocktail type sauce I make. Yummers!

  50. kaitie gordon says

    my favorite way to eat an avocado is on top of a grilled veggie burger. 🙂

  86. Rachel Tilly says

    Love guac, chopped avocado on salads, or pureed avocado on chicken, or avocado smashed on toast…so many wonderful ways to enjoy avocados 🙂

  96. Margot C says

    My favorite way to enjoy avocados is in a salad with arugula and cucumber with a spicy peanut dressing.

  101. Bethany F. says

    I made this tonight and it was delicious! So creamy and flavorful…will definitely make again. Thanks. I had spinach linguine on hand so used that but will try the whole wheat next time.

  102. Lizzy says

    Yummy! Just made this for my Dad and I for lunch, and it was a huge success! I had two avocados that were going bad so I double the recipe! My mother and brother will be very happy to come home to these leftovers for dinner if I don’t get to them first(;

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