Carbonara Shrimp Alfredo
Carbonara Inspired Shrimp Alfredo is a restaurant-quality shrimp recipe made right at home in less than 10 minutes. Crispy bacon, juicy shrimp in a delectable creamy sauce! It doesn't get any easier!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 518kcal
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 4 oz (120 g) diced bacon
- 1 small onion
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound (500 grams) shrimp, tails on or off
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream (half and half or evaporated milk)
- 1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 518kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 420mg | Sodium: 1950mg | Potassium: 222mg | Vitamin A: 950IU | Vitamin C: 9.2mg | Calcium: 367mg | Iron: 2.7mg