Shrimp Spaghetti Carbonara

Name: Shrimp Spaghetti Carbonara
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: kosher salt; 1 lb. spaghetti; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 2 egg yolks, room temperature; 1 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish; Freshly ground black pepper; 8 oz. bacon, cut into 1/2" slices; 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish

By Judy KimPublished: Aug 11, 2016

4 Ratings

Judy Kim

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

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Ingredients

kosher salt
1 lb.
spaghetti
2
large eggs, room temperature
2
egg yolks, room temperature
1 1/2 cups
freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
Freshly ground black pepper
8 oz.
bacon, cut into 1/2" slices
1 lb.
shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup
chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish

Directions

1. Step 1Bring an 8-quart stock pot of water to a boil and season generously with salt. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water. Meanwhile, in a separate bowl combine eggs, yolks and Parmesan; mix well with a fork. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Step 2In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy, 5 to 7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a bowl. Do not drain the fat. Return skillet to medium-high heat and add 1/4 cup pasta water. Season shrimp with salt and pepper and cook until pink, 3 to 5 minutes.
3. Step 3Drain pasta and add to skillet with shrimp; use tongs to combine well. Stir in cheese mixture and parsley, quickly tossing together to evenly coat pasta and prevent eggs from scrambling. Add additional pasta water to make a creamy sauce. Just before serving, add bacon.
4. Step 4Transfer to a platter and garnish with parsley, more Parmesan and pepper.