Spicy Boiled Shrimp with Creamy Buttermilk Avocado Sauce

Dive into a flavor-packed seafood delight with this Spicy Boiled Shrimp with Creamy Buttermilk Avocado Sauce recipe! Plump, juicy shrimp are perfectly seasoned with Old Bay and cayenne for a bold, zesty kick, then quickly boiled to tender perfection and chilled for a refreshing finish. Paired with a velvety avocado sauce made with tangy buttermilk, fresh lime juice, and fragrant cilantro, this dish strikes the ultimate balance of spice and creaminess. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's the ideal appetizer or light main course for parties or casual dinners. Serve the shrimp with a side of the silky avocado dipping sauce and garnish with extra cilantro for a bright, eye-catching presentation. Enjoy a fast and flavorful dish that’s as vibrant as it is delicious! Perfect for seafood lovers searching for quick, spicy, and creamy culinary inspiration.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails optional)
• 2 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
• 0.5 tsp Cayenne pepper
• 1 Lemon (sliced into wedges)
• 1 tsp Salt
• 8 cups Water
• 1 Avocado (ripe)
• 0.25 cup Buttermilk
• 1 tbsp Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 Garlic clove (minced)
• 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 0.5 tsp Salt (for the sauce)
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tsp Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Fill a large pot with 8 cups of water and add the Old Bay seasoning, cayenne pepper, sliced lemon, and 1 teaspoon of salt.

Step 2

Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.

Step 3

Reduce the heat slightly, add the shrimp to the boiling water, and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink and curl into a C-shape.

Step 4

Drain the shrimp and immediately transfer them to an ice bath (a bowl of cold water and ice) to stop the cooking process. Let them chill for 5 minutes, then drain and pat dry.

Step 5

While the shrimp cool, prepare the avocado sauce. In a blender or food processor, combine the avocado, buttermilk, lime juice, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, black pepper, and olive oil.

Step 6

Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed.

Step 7

Serve the chilled shrimp with the creamy avocado sauce on the side for dipping. Garnish with additional cilantro or lime wedges if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2666.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	873.8

Total Fat 39.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 892.5mg	0%
Sodium 5631.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 23.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.8g	0%
Total Sugars 5.3g
Protein 114.6g	0%

Vitamin D 31.7IU	0%
Calcium 406.3mg	0%
Iron 2.8mg	0%
Potassium 2124.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.0%

Protein: 50.5%

Carbs: 10.5%