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Shrimp Carbonara

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 265kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 slices bacon cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 pound shrimp
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup Parmesan grated
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
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Instructions

  • Bacon. Cook chopped bacon in a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Once crisp, remove bacon from the pan and set aside. Remove all but 1 tablespoon of bacon grease from the pan.
  • Shrimp. Turn the heat of the pan up to high, and add shrimp - making sure not to overcrowd the pan (I do this in 2 batches). Sear the shrimp until golden on each side, about 2 minutes. If you cooked the shrimp in batches, return it all to the pan, along with the garlic. Toss to coat and cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Sauce. Meanwhile, whisk together the parmesan, eggs, yolk, cream, and pepper in a medium bowl until smooth and set aside.
  • Toss. Remove the pan from the heat, and pour the parmesan/egg combo over the shrimp, stirring constantly so the eggs thicken but don't scramble. You can add additional cream to thin out the sauce a bit if you prefer. Serve carbonara over pasta if you wish, topped with parsley and additional parmesan.

Nutrition

Calories: 265kcal | Total Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 22g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Net Carbs: 1g

Delicious recipe from Lindsey Hyland // www.thelittlepine.com