Shrimp Carbonara: Creamy Pasta Delight

The classic Carbonara pasta recipe is simple and affordable! Pasta Carbonara is perhaps the hallmark of Italian cuisine. But every housewife can prepare it at home. Treat your loved ones to this delicious, original dish.
cook time: 30 min
Zoe Kendrick
Shrimp Carbonara: Creamy Pasta Delight

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

292
Calories
15g
Fat
20g
Carbs
17g
Protein

Ingredients (2 portions)

Basic:

Garlic 2 clove
Olive oil 2 tbsp
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Egg yolks 1 pc
Parmesan 50 g
Bacon 40 g
Cream 40 ml
Shrimps 200 g
Herbal mixture to taste
Spaghetti 150 g

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
Prepare all the necessary products. Use any pasta you like, I used regular spaghetti. Large shrimp, king shrimp, and small salad shrimp are not suitable. Cream of medium fat content — usually 20% fat cream is used for sauces. Any bacon will do: raw, uncooked, or boiled, but keep in mind that smoked bacon will add its own flavor to the finished dish. Since itʼs not so easy to find real Parmesan these days, you can

Step 2

Step 2
Cook pasta according to package instructions. I usually cook the pasta until al dente and this is usually 1 minute less than the manufacturerʼs instructions.

Step 3

Step 3
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a frying pan and add the peeled garlic cloves. Fry until lightly browned, about 5 minutes over low heat, then remove the garlic from the pan. We need it to impart its aroma to the oil.

Step 4

Step 4
Cut the bacon into small cubes or thin strips.

Step 5

Step 5
Thaw the shrimp. If you have pink shrimp, then they are already boiled and defrosting will be enough. If you have gray shrimp, you will need to boil them for about 5 minutes. Clean the shrimp.

Step 6

Step 6
First add bacon to the pan and fry for about 5 minutes.

Step 7

Step 7
Then add the shrimp and fry everything together again for about 5-7 minutes.

Step 8

Step 8
In a separate bowl, combine grated Parmesan. I use pre-grated Parmesan cheese in the factory packaging. If you have piece cheese, it doesn’t matter what kind of grater you use to grate it, because... the cheese will still melt in the finished dish. Combine the yolk with grated cheese.

Step 9

Step 9
Pour in the cream.

Step 10

Step 10
Stir the sauce until smooth.

Step 11

Step 11
Drain the pasta in a colander, then return to the pan.

Step 12

Step 12
Top with egg and cheese sauce.

Step 13

Step 13
Stir vigorously until the sauce is well mixed with the pasta and the cheese is melted.

Step 14

Step 14
Add the contents of the pan and stir again.

Step 15

Step 15
Delicious Carbonara pasta is ready! Bon appetit!

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