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Shrimp Carbonara
This super simple shrimp carbonara recipe is going to become your new go-to pasta recipe for busy nights!
Servings 6
Calories 448kcal
Ingredients
Instructions
- PASTA - Cook pasta according to the package instructions — reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
- EGG MIXTURE - Combine 2 eggs plus one egg yolk in a mixing bowl. Whisk until well combined. Add parmesan cheese and parsley. Set aside.
- BACON - Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Cook bacon on medium-high heat until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and transfer it onto a plate. Pat dry and set aside.
- GARLIC - Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook in the bacon fat for 1-2 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove garlic and set aside.
- SHRIMP - Sauté shrimp in the same skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- PASTA - Reduce the heat to low. Add cooked pasta and toss in the bacon fat/olive oil mixture. Turn off the heat.
- ADD EGG MIXTURE - Pour in egg-cheese mixture and one cup of hot pasta water. Toss the pasta for about 2-3 minutes.
- ADD BACON & GARLIC - Add garlic and bacon to the pasta and combine well. Season with salt and pepper. Top the pasta with the sauteéd shrimp. Serve immediately.
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Notes
TIP: Flip the shrimp only once. You don't want to overcook the shrimp.
Nutrition
Calories: 448kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 455mg | Potassium: 254mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 695IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 234mg | Iron: 2mg