Best Shrimp In Avocado Cream Sauce Recipes

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SHRIMP AND AVOCADO-CREAM PASTA



Shrimp and Avocado-Cream Pasta image

This recipe has a tasty secret: the creamy sauce is made with nutritious avocado! Mix it together with multigrain pasta for a healthy dinner option.

Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen

Categories     Diabetic Pasta Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 ounces fresh or frozen peeled and deveined small shrimp
2 ounces multigrain or whole wheat farfalle pasta (3/4 cup)
1 ¼ cups fresh spinach leaves
¼ cup fresh basil leaves
½ medium avocado, seeded, peeled, and chopped
¼ cup fat-free half-and-half
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Nonstick cooking spray
1 small red sweet pepper, seeded and cut into matchstick-size pieces
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Rinse shrimp; pat dry with paper towels. Set aside. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of the pasta cooking water; set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in a food processor combine 1/4 cup of the spinach, the basil, avocado, half-and-half, salt, and black pepper. Cover and process until smooth. Set aside.
  • Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Heat skillet over medium heat. Add sweet pepper; cook 3 minutes. Add shrimp; cook 2 to 3 minutes more or until the shrimp are opaque. Stir in the pureed spinach mixture and the reserved pasta water; heat through. Remove from the heat. Add the remaining 1 cup spinach, the tomatoes, and the cooked pasta; toss to combine. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 122.4 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 500.2 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

GRILLED SPICY LIME SHRIMP WITH CREAMY AVOCADO CILANTRO SAUCE



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Grilled Spicy Lime Shrimp with Creamy Avocado Cilantro Sauce has a simple but full of flavor and spice marinade. The creamy avocado cilantro sauce is the perfect cool and creamy dipping sauce.

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Appetizer     Dinner     Main Course     Side Dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound of shrimp (peeled and deveined)
Juice of one large lime
3 Tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 teaspoons chili powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 avocado (split and pitted)
½ cup lowfat greek yogurt
1 clove garlic (minced)
juice of 1 lime
2 tbsp cilantro (chopped)
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a small bowl whisk together lime juice, olive oil, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes. Pour into a resealable bag and add shrimp. Toss to coat and marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the grill to medium heat. Put the shrimp on skewers and place on the grill. Grill on each side for about two minutes or until no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 215 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPICE-RUBBED SHRIMP TACOS WITH CREAMY AVOCADO SAUCE



Spice-Rubbed Shrimp Tacos with Creamy Avocado Sauce image

Provided by Megan Mitchell

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
80 small shrimp (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled (remove tail shells) and deveined
Cooking spray
2 medium ripe Hass avocados, peeled and pitted
4 scallions, roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves
Zest and juice of 2 limes
1 jalapeno, stem removed, pepper split in half with seeds left in
1 cup tightly packed cilantro leaves
1/2 cup cold water
3 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Sixteen 5-inch yellow corn super-soft tortillas, charred and kept warmed
3 cups finely shredded green cabbage
4 Campari tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch dice
Hot sauce, for drizzling, optional
2 limes, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • For the shrimp: Whisk the cumin, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, oregano, salt, pepper and cayenne together in a small bowl.
  • Place the shrimp in a medium bowl and sprinkle with the spice mixture. Toss to coat. Set aside for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, for the avocado sauce: Combine the avocados, scallions, garlic, lime zest and juice, jalapeno, cilantro, water, vinegar, cumin and salt in a blender. Blend on high for 2 minutes or until a smooth, creamy sauce forms, stopping and scraping down the sides as needed.
  • Char the tortillas by holding them with tongs over an open flame until they're warmed and browned in spots. Transfer them to a plate as they're done; cover the tortillas with foil and keep warm.
  • Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly spray with oil to prevent sticking. Working in batches, cook the shrimp 1 to 2 minutes per side or until firm and cooked through.
  • To serve, place 2 tortillas on a plate and top with some shredded cabbage followed by about 5 shrimp per taco, a drizzle of the avocado sauce, diced tomatoes and hot sauce if using. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, shrimp and fillings. Serve with lime wedges.

SHRIMP TACOS WITH AVOCADO CREAM SAUCE



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Dry rubbed shrimp with a creamy avocado sauce pulled from my local Fox station(submitted by Gail Greco).

Provided by MisfitVW

Categories     Summer

Time 25m

Yield 8 tacos, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 ripe avocado
1/2 cup peeled & diced cucumber
1/4 cup sour cream
2 green onions, bottoms only, diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
2 dashes Tabasco sauce
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon red pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 lb small shrimp, cleaned & peeled
2 tablespoons butter
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
8 corn tortillas
extra dill, and
cilantro (to garnish)
tomatoes, and (optional)
lettuce, if desired (optional)

Steps:

  • To make the sauce, pit and peel the avocado. Place in a food processor or blender with the cucumber, sour cream, green onions, dill, Tabasco sauce, lime juice and water. Puree until smooth. Season with salt and red pepper to taste.
  • Combine the rub ingredients in a bowl and toss with shrimp to coat.
  • In a medium non-stick skillet, melt the butter over medium heat & saute the shrimp and garlic until the shrimp turns pink and is slightly browned.
  • Remove from heat and sprinkle with the cilantro. Fold the tacos and serve with lettuce and tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.8, Fat 19.5, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 151.2, Sodium 356.2, Carbohydrate 31.1, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 1.8, Protein 22.4

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