- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup mashed ripe avocado
- 1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ground black pepper to taste
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat, stir in the garlic, and cook 1 to 2 minutes until soft but not browned. Pour in the cream and bring to a simmer. Whisk in the avocado until smooth, return to a simmer, and add the shrimp.
- Cook over medium-low heat just until the shrimp have turned opaque, 5 to 7 minutes. Sprinkle with black pepper, and serve hot.