Carbonara di Mare (Seafood Carbonara)

Carbonara di mare is a creamy variation of traditional carbonara that's made with guanciale. Instead of bacon, this seafood carbonara recipe uses fresh salmon and prawns for a tasty dinner that's ready in 30 minutes.

📝 Ingredients

• 300 g (10 oz) spaghetti
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 150 g (5 oz) fresh salmon
• 150 g (5 oz) king prawns
• 50 g (1/4 cup) grated Parmesan
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 large egg
• 3 egg yolks
• Sea salt
• Freshly grated black pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Boil the pasta according to the instructions on...: Boil the pasta according to the instructions on the package. You're looking for al dente texture.
2. 2Meanwhile, cut the salmon in bite-sized pieces, removing...: Meanwhile, cut the salmon in bite-sized pieces, removing the skin if necessary.
3. 3In a frying pan, heat the olive oil...: In a frying pan, heat the olive oil and throw a whole garlic clove in for 1 minute, careful not to burn it. Remove and discard the garlic.
4. 4Add the prawns to the pan and cook...: Add the prawns to the pan and cook for 5-6 minutes until pink and slighty crisp. Remove the prawns from the pan.
5. 5In the same pan, fry the salmon bits...: In the same pan, fry the salmon bits for 3-4 minutes, adding an extra dash of olive oil if necessary. Transfer the prawns back to the pan and cook together for another minute on low heat.
6. 6Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain...: Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the spaghetti.
7. 7In a bowl, whisk together the egg and...: In a bowl, whisk together the egg and yolks with a pinch of salt and freshly grated black pepper. Mix the Parmesan in, add a dash of pasta water, and set aside.
8. 8Transfer the spaghetti to the pan. Toss everything...: Transfer the spaghetti to the pan. Toss everything well and turn off the heat. Add the egg mixture and toss well. The egg will cook from the residual heat, but make sure you toss the pasta well so you don't end up with overcooked bits. If the pasta looks too dry, add a bit more of pasta water.
9. 9Divide the pasta into bowls, season with freshly...: Divide the pasta into bowls, season with freshly grated black pepper, and serve immediately.