Creamy Avocado Pasta with Shrimp

• 1 box (13.25 Oz) Box Uncooked Spaghetti
• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
• 12 ounces, weight Peeled, Deveined, Tail-On Shrimp
• 2 Avocados, Peeled And Seed Removed
• 1 whole Lemon, Juiced
• 1/2 teaspoons Lemon Zest
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 2 teaspoons Minced Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Dried Basil Leaves
• 3 Tablespoons To 4 Tablespoons Pasta Cooking Water
• Salt And Pepper, to taste
• Fresh-Grated Parmesan Cheese, For Serving (optional)
• Lemon Wedges, For Serving (optional)

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti according to package directions.
2. Drain pasta, reserving some of the pasta water.
3. Set the drained pasta and the past water aside.
4. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Add shrimp and saute until pink, opaque and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and set aside.
7. To the bowl of a food processor add avocado, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, garlic, basil and salt and pepper to taste.
8. Process mixture until creamy and smooth.
9. Taste and adjust seasonings to taste.
10. Toss cooked pasta with avocado mixture, adding a little pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce/pasta.
11. Add shrimp and toss lightly to combine.
12. Serve with fresh grated Parmesan cheese and lemon wedges, if desired.
13. Recipe adapted from Bake Noir.

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Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/creamy-avocado-pasta-with-shrimp/ (may not work)