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Creamy Avocado Pasta with Shrimp and Bacon

Pasta with bacon, shrimp, tomatoes and a creamy avocado sauce.
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine American
Keyword 4th of July Recipes, avocado, avocado sauce, bacon, creamy pasta, Food, pasta, Recipe, shrimp
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 2 avocados pitted and skin removed
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 lb dried fettuccine
  • 4 slices bacon cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup diced shallots
  • 1/2 lb 51/60 count prawns peeled and deviened
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes

Instructions

  • Combine avocado, lime juice, cilantro, salt, garlic powder, cumin and chili powder in a food processor or blender and process until smooth.
  • Bring a large pot of water to boil over high heat. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
  • While pasta is cooking, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Once bacon has browned, transfer to a paper towel lined plate, reserve 1 tablespoon of the pan drippings.
  • Add shallots to the reserved drippings, cook 1 minute. Stir in prawns and cook just until pink 2 - 3 minutes. Add pasta, tomatoes and bacon to the pan. Remove from heat. Pour avocado sauce over the top. Toss to coat. Sauce will be thick and creamy. Serve immediately.

Notes

Enjoy!