Spaghetti with garlic butter, bacon and shrimps
Savor the rich flavors of our Spaghetti with Garlic Butter, Bacon, and Shrimps recipe! This delectable dish combines tender pasta, crispy bacon, and succulent shrimp, all tossed in a mouth-watering garlic butter sauce with a hint of zesty lemon. Perfect for an indulgent dinner that is both quick and easy to prepare. Ready in just under 30 minutes!
Cook time 10 min
Prep time 15 min
Ingredients:
1/4 cup butter2 garlic cloves
2 tsp lemon juice
12 oz pasta
1 tbsp olive oil
4 bacon strips
12 oz shrimps
This recipe for Spaghetti with Garlic Butter, Bacon, and Shrimps is a delightful fusion of flavors that will elevate your pasta night to a gourmet experience. The savory bacon and succulent shrimps combined with the richness of garlic butter create a dish that's both comforting and impressive. Ideal for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this dish is sure to please seafood lovers and pasta enthusiasts alike.
Instructions:
- Mince the garlic cloves.
- Chop the bacon strips into small pieces.
- Peel and devein the shrimps if not already done.
- Fill a large pot with water, add a generous pinch of salt, and bring it to a boil.
- Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain the pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water, and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped bacon and cook until crispy, stirring occasionally. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
- Once the bacon is crispy, remove it from the skillet using a slotted spoon and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess fat.
- In the same skillet with the bacon fat, add the peeled and deveined shrimps.
- Cook the shrimps until they are pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the shrimps from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the butter and let it melt over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, being careful not to burn it.
- Add the lemon juice and stir well.
- Return the cooked bacon and shrimps to the skillet with the garlic butter sauce.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing everything together to ensure the pasta is well coated with the sauce. If the mixture seems dry, add some of the reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until you reach the desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve the pasta hot, garnishing with freshly chopped parsley if desired.
Tips:
- Ensure the shrimps are deveined and cleaned before cooking to enhance the dish’s flavor and presentation.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese as an optional garnish for an extra layer of taste.
- Cook the pasta until it is al dente to achieve the perfect texture.
- Consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick of heat.
- Reserve some pasta water to adjust the consistency of the sauce if needed.
Your Spaghetti with Garlic Butter, Bacon, and Shrimps is now ready to serve. Enjoy the perfect blend of textures and flavors, with the crispy bacon, juicy shrimps, and the silky garlic butter sauce coating each strand of spaghetti. Pair it with a glass of white wine and a simple green salad to complete your meal.
Nutrition per serving
4 ServingsCalories 600kcal
Protein 30g
Carbohydrates 63g
Fiber 2.77g
Sugar 2.43g
Fat 27g
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