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Shrimp and Bacon Pasta Carbonara

Ingredients

  • 1 pound of dried pasta such at fettuccine or spaghetti
  • 1/2 pound of bacon diced
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup of low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 12 oz package of SeaPak frozen Shrimp Scampi
  • 1/2 cup of hot pasta water
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup of freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • flat leaf parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of slated water to a boil for pasta.
  • In a large saute pan, cook bacon until fat is rendered and bacon is crispy.
  • Use a slotted spoon to remove bacon and set aside.
  • Pour off all but two tablespoons of bacon fat.
  • Saute garlic in bacon fat over medium heat for about 1-2 minutes.
  • Add chicken broth and frozen shrimp to pan.
  • Cook over medium high heat until shrimp is cooked through, 7-8 minutes.
  • Season shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  • At the same time, add pasta to boiling water and cook according to package directions.
  • Once pasta has cooked, reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  • In a small bowl, slowly combine hot pasta water with egg yolks, whisking the entire time.
  • Remove saute pan from heat, then add hot drained pasta, egg yolk mixture, parmesan cheese, crispy cooked bacon and toss to combine.
  • Garish with more black pepper and a sprinkle of flat leaf parsley.