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Pasta With Tomato Avocado And Shrimp Recipe

A vibrant and refreshing pasta dish! This recipe features a unique uncooked tomato-avocado sauce that blends perfectly with succulent shrimp. The warmth of the freshly cooked pasta gently melts the avocado, creating a creamy, flavorful sauce without any cooking needed. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's a perfect weeknight meal.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 32 mins
Calories 821.8 kcal
Protein 57g
Rating 4.3 (4 Reviews)
Pasta With Tomato Avocado And Shrimp

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Ingredients for Pasta With Tomato Avocado And Shrimp

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How to Make Pasta With Tomato Avocado And Shrimp

  1. Combine 1 ripe avocado, 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved), 1/2 cup chopped red onion, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 2 cloves garlic (minced), the juice of 1 lime, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a large bowl.
  2. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the mixture and gently toss to combine.
  3. Set aside at room temperature while you cook the pasta.
  4. Cook 1 pound of pasta according to package directions. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
  5. Add 1 pound of cooked shrimp (peeled and deveined) to the avocado mixture.
  6. Add the drained pasta to the sauce, along with a tablespoon or two of the reserved pasta water (to adjust consistency). Toss gently to coat.
  7. Serve immediately, garnished with extra cilantro if desired. Pair with your favorite chilled white wine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

22g

Fat

26g

Carbs

31g

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