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
SHRIMP & AVOCADO PASTA
A creamy avocado and parmesan sauce is tossed with fresh pasta and loads of buttery, garlicky shrimp in this tasty Shrimp & Avocado Pasta recipe! It's to die for.
Provided by Kevin & Amanda
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut the avocado in half lengthwise. Remove the pit from the avocado and discard. Remove the avocado from the skin, and place the avocado in the bowl of a food processor. Add the Parmesan and lemon juice to the food processor bowl. Pulse the mixture for 1 to 2 minutes while streaming in 2 tablespoons of the olive oil until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the food processor bowl with a spatula as needed. Season the sauce with salt and pepper. Set the avocado mixture aside.
- Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add the linguine and cook according to the package directions. Once the pasta is al dente, drain and set aside.
- Add the butter and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the shrimp and cook until they are pink and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Add the scallions and red pepper flakes and stir to combine. Add the cooked pasta and the avocado-Parmesan sauce to the shrimp mixture and toss to combine using a pair of kitchen tongs. The pasta should be evenly coated with the avocado-Parmesan mixture. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve immediately, with more Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 536 calories, Sugar 2.4 g, Sodium 153.2 mg, Fat 21.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 61.3 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 26.7 g, Cholesterol 133 mg
SHRIMP SALAD WITH CREAMY AVOCADO DRESSING RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: shrimp, oil, salt, black pepper, dried oregano, large head romaine lettuce, cherry tomato, orange bell pepper, lime, water, ripe avocado, full-fat greek yogurt, salt, black pepper
Provided by Joey Firoben
Categories Lunch
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a medium bowl, drizzle the shrimp with oil, salt, pepper, and oregano. Toss until the shrimp are evenly coated.
- Transfer the shrimp to a roasting tray and spread into one even layer.
- Roast for 6 minutes, until the shrimp have just turned pink.
- For the dressing, place the lime juice, water, avocado, Greek yogurt, salt, and pepper in a blender and blend until smooth. Set aside.
- In a large serving bowl, toss the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, and shrimp until well combined.
- Transfer the salad to serving bowls and drizzle on the avocado dressing.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 18 grams, Sugar 5 grams
FRESH SHRIMP AND AVOCADO NACHOS
I'm a fan of shrimp, and my family loves nachos. When I combined those favorites and added fresh avocado, the result was a cool yet satisfying snack. -Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, tomatillos, peppers, onion, cilantro, oil, 1 tablespoon lime juice, vinegar, garlic, salt and oregano. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes. Stir in shrimp., For avocado cream, mash 1 avocado with sour cream and 1 tablespoon remaining lime juice until smooth. Cube remaining avocado and toss with remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice., To serve, arrange chips on a large platter. Top with shrimp mixture, cubed avocado, lettuce and avocado cream; serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 542mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
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
SHRIMP WITH AVOCADOS
Categories Shellfish Appetizer Shrimp Avocado Spring Gourmet Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 8 first-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook shrimp in a 5-quart pot of boiling salted water* until just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes, then drain in a colander.
- Whisk together vinegar, oil, capers, salt, pepper, celery seeds, and Tabasco in a large bowl, then add warm shrimp, onion, celery, and bay leaves and toss to combine. Marinate, covered and chilled, 24 hours to 2 days.
- Just before serving, discard bay leaves. Quarter, pit, and peel avocados and cut into 3/4-inch cubes. Gently stir into shrimp salad, then spoon over lettuce.
- When salting water for cooking, use 1 tablespoon salt for every 4 quarts water.
AVOCADO-SHRIMP SALAD
Shrimp, avocado, tomato and sweet onions with fresh squeezed lime juice, nice on a hot day
Provided by RCRENFRO
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Shrimp Salad Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Stir together avocadoes, tomatoes, onion, and shrimp in a large bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in lime juice. Serve cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 196.4 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 29.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 203.4 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
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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