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Shrimp Carbonara served on a white plate, garnished with fresh parsley and black pepper.

Shrimp Carbonara

Lori MauerLori Mauer
Dive into this quick Shrimp Carbonara recipe! Ready in just 30 minutes, it features tender shrimp, crispy bacon, and a luscious Parmesan egg sauce.
4.67 from 3 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
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.
    Shrimp Carbonara
  • Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp and set aside.
    Shrimp Carbonara
  • 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.
    Shrimp Carbonara
  • 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.
    Shrimp Carbonara with spaghetti, crispy bacon, and fresh parsley, served with grated Parmesan.

Nutrition

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