Carbonara Shrimp Alfredo
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Carbonara Shrimp Alfredo
Description
This Carbonara Shrimp Alfredo starts by frying diced bacon until crisp, leaving behind some fat for flavor. Sautéed onion and minced garlic add aromatic depth. The shrimp is added to the pan and cooked briefly, then heavy cream (or substitutes like half and half) and freshly grated Parmesan cheese are poured in. The mixture is gently simmered until the sauce thickens and the shrimp is cooked through, resulting in a creamy, cheesy sauce with a touch of smoky bacon flavor.
The texture combines tender shrimp and crispy bacon bits in a smooth, rich sauce that clings well to accompaniments. Salt and freshly ground black pepper adjust seasoning, with fresh parsley added for a mild herbal finish. The recipe suggests serving it over pasta, rice, steamed vegetables, mashed potatoes, cauliflower rice, or zucchini noodles, allowing versatility in presentation.
Careful seasoning ensures the dish is well-balanced since bacon contributes saltiness; tasting before and after seasoning prevents over-salting.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 4 oz Bacon diced
- 1 small onion
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound Shrimp tails on or off
- 1 ¼ cups heavy cream half and half or evaporated milk
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese fresh grated
- 1 pinch salt to taste
- 1 pinch black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Heat oil a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the bacon until crispy. Drain off some excess fat, keeping about 1 teaspoons worth in the pan. Add the onion and garlic and fry until onion is transparent (about 1 minute).
- Reduce heat to low. Add shrimp and let cook for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.
- Pour in half and half (or cream) and add in parmesan cheese. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer for 1 minute. Season with a little salt and pepper to your taste and let cook until the parmesan cheese has melted, the shrimp are cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Top with parsley, taste test sauce and adjust salt and pepper, if needed.
- Serve over pasta, rice, steamed veg, mashed potatoes, cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.
Notes
- Taste the sauce before adding salt and after cooking the bacon since the bacon adds saltiness to the dish.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 464 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 464kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 275mg | 92% |
| Sodium | 934mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 431mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1.276IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 283mg | 28% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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