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Shrimp Carbonara

Shrimp Carbonara

Lori MauerLori Mauer
What do you get when you elevate a classic Italian dish? Shrimp Carbonara, of course!
4.67 from 3 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
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Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 461 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces spaghetti
  • 6 slices bacon chopped
  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions
 

  • Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the skillet.
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  • Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp and set aside.
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  • In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  • In a bowl, whisk together eggs and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.
  • Reduce heat to low and add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet. Toss to coat in the bacon fat and garlic.
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  • Quickly pour the egg and cheese mixture into the pasta, stirring vigorously to coat the pasta without scrambling the eggs. Gradually add reserved pasta water until the sauce reaches a creamy consistency.
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  • Add the cooked bacon and shrimp back into the skillet. Toss everything together and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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  • Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
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Nutrition

Calories: 461kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 35gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 1134mgFiber: 2g
Keyword shrimp, shrimp carbonara
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