Creamy 30-Minute Shrimp Carbonara: Unbelievably Delicious
A delicious shrimp carbonara recipe without pork, perfect for a quick and tasty meal.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
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- 8 oz spaghetti: cooked al dente
- 1 lb shrimp: peeled and deveined
- 2 cloves garlic: minced
- 2 large eggs: beaten
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese: plus extra for serving
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 tsp black pepper: freshly ground
- 1/4 tsp salt: adjust to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley: chopped
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 2 minutes per side. Remove shrimp and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Reduce heat to low. Add cooked spaghetti and shrimp back to the pan.
- Pour beaten eggs over the spaghetti and shrimp, stirring quickly to coat evenly.
- Add Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir until cheese melts and sauce thickens.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor.
- Stir quickly when adding eggs to prevent scrambling.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
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