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Shrimp Asparagus Carbonara

Creamy Shrimp Asparagus Carbonara in Just 20 Minutes

Indulge in this quick and easy Shrimp Asparagus Carbonara, featuring succulent shrimp and crisp asparagus in a creamy sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Essential for the creamy base
  • 3 large Egg Yolks Thicken the sauce
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated
  • Ground Pepper To taste
  • Salt To taste
For the Pasta and Protein
  • 8 ounces Spaghetti Cook until al dente
  • 1 pound Large Shrimp Tail-off for convenience
For the Aromatics
  • 4 slices Bacon Lower-fat options recommended
  • 1 medium Onion Diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Asparagus Chopped

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • non-stick skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Shrimp Asparagus Carbonara
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve a cup of pasta water and drizzle olive oil over the pasta after draining.
  2. In a large non-stick skillet, cook diced bacon over medium heat until crisp, approximately 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside, leaving rendered fat in the skillet.
  3. In the same skillet, add finely diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until onions are translucent.
  4. Add large shrimp and chopped asparagus to the skillet, cooking for about 4-5 minutes until shrimp are pink and asparagus is tender.
  5. In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, egg yolks, grated Parmesan, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  6. Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and pour in the cream mixture while still hot. Toss everything together and add reserved pasta water if needed.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve in warm bowls, garnished with Parmesan or black pepper as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and adjust seasoning to taste for perfect flavor.

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