A classic pasta carbonara recipe with tender shrimp and spring fresh asparagus. This creamy pasta dish is quick and easy, making it perfect for those busy weekday dinners.
Shrimp Asparagus Carbonara comes together in less than 20 minutes! In addition being a great family meal it is an impressive dish to make for company. I like to serve spaghetti carbonara with garlic bread and simple salad dressed with my Homemade Italian dressing.
The shrimp and asparagus go exceptionally well with the creamy bacon flavoured carbonara, but the recipe can be easily adapted by adding chicken instead of shrimp. When my garden fresh asparagus is ready to be picked this tasty recipe is on the menu. Other veggies such as peas or broccoli can also be used if you prefer.
Pro Tip
Do not let the pasta cool before stirring in cream, egg, cheese mixture. The hot pasta is what cooks the eggs, cream and cheese.
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Shrimp Asparagus Carbonara
Ingredients
- 8 slices bacon Diced. I like to use bacon with less fat, or cut away excess fat.
- ⅓ cup onion finely diced
- 1 clove garlic finely minced
- 16 oz large shrimp tail-off
- 1 cup fresh asparagus chopped into pieces
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 12 oz spaghetti
Instructions
- Cook pasta, drain and set aside. (Keep warm) I like to add a drizzle of olive oil to prevent the spaghetti from sticking together.
- Using a large non-stick skillet, cook the bacon until crisp.
- Add the onions and garlic and sauté until the onions are soft. (about 2 minutes)
- Add the shrimp and asparagus, cook an additional 4-5 minutes.
- In a small bowl combine the cream, egg yolks, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
- Add the shrimp and asparagus mixture into the cooked pasta.
- While the pasta mixture is still hot, stir in the cream, egg and cheese mixture. Toss to completely combine.
- Season to taste with extra fresh ground pepper and salt.
Notes
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