Shrimp in Avocado Cream Sauce

¼ cup butter

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

½ cup heavy cream

½ cup mashed ripe avocado

½ pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

ground black pepper to taste

Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat, stir in the garlic, and cook 1 to 2 minutes until soft but not browned. Pour in the cream and bring to a simmer. Whisk in the avocado until smooth, return to a simmer, and add the shrimp.

Cook over medium-low heat just until the shrimp have turned opaque, 5 to 7 minutes. Sprinkle with black pepper, and serve hot.