Avocado and Shrimp Pasta | Oregonian Recipes

Ingredients

• 1 ripe Hass avocado
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving (optional)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pound linguine
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/4 cup chopped scallions
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes