SHRIMP AND AVOCADO FETTUCCINE

Shrimp and Avocado Fettuccine image

Provided by Kathy

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons dry vermouth or 2 tablespoons white wine
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
9 ounces fettuccine pasta
1 avocado, peeled, pitted, cubed

Steps:

Cook fettuccine and keep warm.
In a large skilled, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
Add parsley, shrimp, and vermouth. Cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly until shrimp is pink. Don't overcook! Transfer to a small bowl.
In same skillet, heat 3 tablespoons butter until melted. Reduce heat to low and add cream, parmesan, and red pepper flakes. Cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until cheese melts and sauce is smooth. Stir in salt and pepper.
Serve: Place fettuccine is a service dish; add shrimp then top with avocado. Toss gently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 551, Fat 33.8, SaturatedFat 16.6, Cholesterol 196.8, Sodium 697.6, Carbohydrate 42.8, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 0.5, Protein 19.5