Shrimp Carbonara Recipe

Name: Shrimp Carbonara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 20 lg. shrimp; 8 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled; 8 oz. fettuccine; 12 oz. fresh fettuccine; other ribbon pasta; 2 tbsp. butter; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tbsp. snipped fresh chives; 1 cup half-and-half; 1 egg, beaten

Servings: persons

20 lg. shrimp
8 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
8 oz. fettuccine
12 oz. fresh fettuccine
other ribbon pasta
2 tbsp. butter
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tbsp. snipped fresh chives
1 cup half-and-half
1 egg, beaten

1
Peel, devein and butterfly shrimp.
2
Cook shrimp in saute pan in small amout of butter set aside.
3
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan or pasta pot bring 3 quarts water to boiling.
4
Add pasta.
5
Reduce heat slightly.
6
Simmer uncovered, 8-12 minutes for dried pasta or 1-1/2 to 2 minutes for fresh, or until al dente, stirring occasionally.
7
(Or, cook according to package directions.)
8
Drain and keep warm.
9
In a medium saucepan combine the egg, half-and-half and butter.
10
Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture just coats a metal spoon, about 3-4 minutes.
11
Remove from heat.
12
Immediately stir in the Parmesan cheese and chives.
13
Pour egg mixture over hot pasta and and toss to coat pasta.
14
Transfer to a warm serving dish.
15
Top with cooked shrimp and bacon.
16
Serve.

959

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

150

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 20 lg. shrimp, 8 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled, 8 oz. fettuccine, 12 oz. fresh fettuccine, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Carbonara falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Shrimp Carbonara

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