SHRIMP AND AVOCADO-CREAM PASTA
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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