Shrimp and Crispy Bacon Carbonara
Ingredients
- For the Carbonara
- 12 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 8 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil (if needed)
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water (more as needed)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve some pasta water.
- In a skillet, fry bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook shrimp until pink. Remove and set aside.
- Add garlic to the skillet and sauté briefly.
- Mix eggs and Parmesan in a bowl to create the carbonara sauce base.
- Combine pasta with garlic and bacon grease.
- Remove pan from heat, add egg mixture, and toss to create a creamy sauce.
- Add shrimp and crispy bacon.
- Adjust with pasta water for silkiness.
- Garnish and serve immediately.