Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 lb large shrimp (peeled (tails on) and deveined)
  • 12 ounces linguine
  • 6 strips thick-cut bacon (cut into 1/2-inch pieces)
  • 2 ripe Hass avocados (peeled and chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (from 2 limes)
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves (loosely packed)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 lime wedges

Instruction

  • Put a large pot of salted water on to boil for the pasta.
  • Combine the avocado, olive oil, garlic, lime juice, cilantro leaves, salt and a few grinds of black pepper in the work bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth and creamy.
  • Fry the bacon until crisp, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside. Leave about 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat in the pan and heat over medium-high heat.
  • Add the shrimp and cook, turning frequently, until they turn bright pink and opaque, about 3 minutes total. Remove from the heat.
  • Cook the linguine according to package directions and drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of the cooking water. Add the pasta water to the pesto and process just long enough to combine.
  • Place the linguine in a large bowl. Add reserved bacon and pesto and toss to combine thoroughly.
  • Plate individual portions of the pasta and top each with shrimp. Serve immediately with wedges of fresh lime.