Carbonara Shrimp Alfredo

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 4 oz bacon (diced )
• 1 small onion
• 6 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 pound shrimp (tails on or off)
• 1 1/4 cups heavy cream (half and half or evaporated milk)
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (fresh grated)
• 1 pinch salt (to taste)
• 1 pinch pepper (to taste)
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped )

Instructions

1. 1

   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).

2. 2

   Reduce heat to low. Add shrimp and let cook for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.

3. 3

   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.

4. 4

   Top with parsley, taste test sauce and adjust salt and pepper, if needed.

5. 5

   Serve over pasta, rice, steamed veg, mashed potatoes, cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.