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!

📝 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. 1Heat 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. 2Reduce heat to low. Add shrimp and let cook for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.
3. 3Pour 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. 4Top with parsley, taste test sauce and adjust salt and pepper, if needed.
5. 5Serve over pasta, rice, steamed veg, mashed potatoes, cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.