Tequila-Spiked Fettuccine with Shrimp and California Avocado - California Avocados

Ingredients

• 4 large, ripe tomatoes, cored
• 1/2 lb. fettuccine
• Salt, for pasta water
• 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for pasta
• 1 lb. medium domestic shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tsp. minced garlic
• 2 large, ripe tomatoes, cored, seeded and cut into ½-inch dice
• 1/4 cup Silver Tequila
• 2 ripe Fresh California Avocados, halved, seeded, peeled and cut in ½-inch dice
• 1 bunch basil, cut into thin strips
• 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cold
• As needed Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste