Shrimp Carbonara

You'll Need:

  • 4 pieces of bacon, diced

  • 1/2 lb shrimp

  • 1/2 tsp each: dried basil, oregano, rosemary

  • Salt & pepper to taste

  • Pinch crushed red pepper

  • 1 tsp olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1/2 pkg spaghetti noodles, cooked to package directions

  • 1/3 cup reserved pasta water

  • 1 egg + 1 egg yolk

  • 1/3 cup half & half

  • 2/3 cup grated parmesan


Cook pasta:

  • According to package directions

  • When done, save 1/3 cup pasta water


In a small bowl:

  • Mix peeled, deveined shrimp, dried seasonings, salt and pepper, red pepper and olive oil

  • Set aside


In a second small bowl:

  • Mix egg, egg yolk and half & half

  • Set aside


In a deep heavy skillet:

  • Fry bacon

  • When crisp, remove bacon from skillet and set on paper towel lined plate

  • Leave drippings in pan


Add:

  • Seasoned shrimp to bacon drippings

  • Fry until cooked through, about 4-6 minutes

  • When pink, remove from skillet and set aside with bacon


Melt:

  • Butter and cream cheese in the same skillet without rinsing or wiping out

  • Add in minced garlic, and saute about 2 minutes


Pour:

  • Cooked pasta in pan and mix well

  • Add reserved pasta water, shrimp and bacon

  • Stir


Remove:

  • Pan from heat and slowly pour in parmesan cheese stirring well

  • Now pour in egg and half&half mixture

  • Mix well while creamy sauce forms

  • Serve immediately


Enjoy!

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