Shrimp Carbonara: Easy Recipe with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
A delicious twist on the classic carbonara, featuring shrimp, turkey bacon, and chicken ham.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 cup chicken ham, diced
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Add shrimp and cook until pink.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs and Parmesan cheese.
- Drain pasta, reserving some pasta water. Combine pasta with the shrimp and bacon in the skillet.
- Remove from heat and quickly mix in the egg and cheese mixture, adding pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce.
- Season with garlic, salt, and pepper. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a splash of white wine while cooking the shrimp.
- Feel free to substitute regular bacon or pancetta if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Shrimp Carbonara, easy recipe, turkey bacon, chicken ham