Creamy Shrimp Carbonara Recipe
Shrimp Carbonara is a creamy, satisfying pasta dish with juicy shrimp, crispy bacon, and a velvety cheese sauce. Perfect for busy home cooks!
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 slices pancetta, chopped
- 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup reserved pasta water
- Chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
- In a large skillet, cook pancetta over medium heat until crisp. Remove and set aside.
- Add olive oil and shrimp to the skillet. Cook 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp.
- In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks, Parmesan, pepper, and salt.
- Add drained pasta to the skillet off heat. Quickly toss with the egg mixture.
- Stir in shrimp and pancetta. Add reserved pasta water gradually until creamy.
- Top with parsley and extra cheese, if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
Tip: Keep the pan off heat when mixing the egg sauce to avoid scrambling.
Variation: Swap bacon for pancetta for a more traditional carbonara twist. Shrimp Carbonara is perfect for experimenting!
Variation: Swap bacon for pancetta for a more traditional carbonara twist. Shrimp Carbonara is perfect for experimenting!