Shrimp in Avocado Butter

Recipe by From a Chef's Kitchen

Limey, buttery and easy, Shrimp in Avocado Butter makes a luxurious appetizer, tapas or delicious, indulgent dinner!

Ingredients

• 1 large avocado (pitted)
• ½ stick unsalted butter (room temperature)
• 1 small bunch fresh cilantro, leaves and tender stems
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (1-2 large limes, to taste)
• salt (to taste)
• Hot sauce (to taste)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil ((divided))
• freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
• 1 pound jumbo (12-20 ct) shrimp (peeled and deveined)

Method

1. Combine avocado, butter, cilantro, garlic and lime juice in a food processor. Process until smooth. Season with salt to taste and add lime juice as needed. Set aside.
2. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a cast iron skillet. Season shrimp with salt and black pepper.
3. Place shrimp in the skillet and cook 1-2 minutes per side or until translucent and firm.
4. Add butter to the skillet and melt over the shrimp. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

View the recipe instructions at From a Chef's Kitchen