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SHRIMP SPAGHETTI CARBONARA + WINE PAIRING

Oct.posted by Paula 34 Comments

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Simply divine, Shrimp Spaghetti Carbonara is light and tasty with buttery noodles and succulent shrimp. It’s one of my all-time favorite meals. Paired with great wine, this is complete comfort food at it’s best.

 Shrimp Spaghetti Carbonara

Shrimp Spaghetti Carbonara + Wine Pairing

This is such a tasty recipe that takes just minutes to prepare, but it has a ‘special’ feel and gourmet flare. It’s great when you want to pump up a weeknight dinner. Even though it’s a quick meal to make, it’s also elegant enough for dinner guests. Which makes it pretty much a perfect recipe! Am I right?

Pro Tip:

This dish cooks fast. I suggest preparing all your ingredients and having them ready before you begin.

Sometimes during the week, I need a good dinner and a nice glass of wine. Who am I kidding? More than one glass of wine. I love, love, love wine and pasta and shrimp…. and wine!

 

Flavor Notes of Sonoma Coast Chardonnay:

Fruit aromas of Golden Delicious apple, Bosc pear and white peach are accented with toasted nuts, oak spice, a hint of vanilla and a touch of butter. This wine has the signature Sonoma-Cutrer balance between elegance and richness for a medium-bodied, mouth-filling wine. The creamy richness is balanced with a bright acidity and highlighted with flavors of apple, pear and lemon zest.

Pasta. dinner.

More wine, please…

I particularly like this Chardonnay paired with Shrimp Spaghetti Carbonara. Let’s be real, I’m not a wine connoisseur. I know what I like. I know what I like to eat with a Chardonnay. If you’re not particularly fond of a Chardonnay, by all means, try a Pinot Noir instead. I’m of the mindset that you do what you like. If you like Chardonnay with steak, then, by all means, drink Chardonnay with steak! But rules are made to be broken, right? Sometimes, I like to wear my white jeans after labor day! Scandalous! 

I became a fan of Sonoma-Cutrer on our first wine tour in 2000. Then I got to visit again this summer. I highly recommend touring the wine country!

You can also ship bottles home or to friends. Wine would make a great gift for those friends you never know quite what to get!

Spaghetti Carbonara with Shrimp w2

My Spaghetti Carbonara recipe featured in the video below is very similar to this Shrimp Carbonara.

Spaghetti Carbonara Shrimp

Shrimp Spaghetti Carbonara + Wine Pairing

Simply divine Shrimp Spaghetti Carbonara is light and tasty with buttery noodles and succulent shrimp. It's delicious, one of my all-time favorites and completely comfort food at it's best.
Author: Paula
4.92 from 12 votes
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

Shrimp

  • 1 to 1.5 pounds shrimp 16 to 20 count per pound
  • salt and pepper to taste

Carbonara

  • 8 slices bacon thick-cut
  • 1 tablespoon onion sweet (like Vidalia), minced
  • 1 tablespoon green onions minced
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese shredded, I use this
  • 1 pinch black pepper freshly ground
  • 8 ounce spaghetti pasta I use this

Instructions

  • Prep all ingredients - cut, dice, slice and shred!
  • Heat a large skillet or saute' pan to med-high heat, cook bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon from the pan and reserve 2 tablespoons of drippings in pan. Discard the rest. Chop bacon into large pieces and set aside.
  • At the same time, boil noodles according to package directions to al dente stage. Drain.
  • Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel, then salt and pepper both sides. Cook shrimp 1 minute on each side in a pan with bacon grease. Remove shrimp to a plate.
  • Add sweet onion to the pan and cook 3 to 4 minutes or until soft. Add garlic and cook one minute.
  • Mix cream, egg yolks, and cheese together.
  • Add pasta and cream mixture to pan with garlic and onions. Toss and stir. Cook 4 to 5 minutes until egg is cook and cheese is melted. Add green onions, bacon and shrimp to pan and heat through.
  • Serve hot with green salad and crusty bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 492kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 310mg | Sodium: 1061mg | Potassium: 239mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 524IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 335mg | Iron: 3mg
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Comments

  1. Conni says

    10.29.20 at 2:53 pm

    Nothing better than shrimp and pasta. Can you use already cooked shrimp?
    Thank you.

    Reply
    • Paula says

      10.29.20 at 4:23 pm

      yes you can

      Reply
  2. Conni says

    10.29.20 at 2:40 pm

    Really looks wonderful. One question, can cooked shrimp be used?
    Thanks so much

    Reply
    • Paula says

      10.29.20 at 4:23 pm

      Yes you can use cooked shrimp

      Reply
  3. Laurel says

    01.08.20 at 8:16 pm

    5 stars
    Paula! This was so good!!!! Perfect as written but haven’t made up my mind if I want to double the cream sauce next time. Taste fancy and so easy. Will definitely make again.

    Reply
    • Paula says

      01.09.20 at 4:18 pm

      So happy you like it! I just love pasta.

      Reply
  4. Gail says

    01.06.20 at 11:01 am

    How do you prep the shrimp?

    Reply
    • Paula says

      01.08.20 at 2:16 pm

      shell and devein is all you need to do

      Reply
  5. Lisa Griffis says

    11.09.16 at 9:30 pm

    Amazing recipe! I actually used half n half instead of whipping cream. It came out great! I also used the already cooked bacon to save a step. The only thing missing was the chardonnay which I was out of.:( Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  6. Leilani Vierra says

    10.08.14 at 1:57 am

    I want to make this recipe. It sounds and looks amazing! What kind of cream do I use. Is it heavy whipping cream?

    Reply
    • Paula says

      10.08.14 at 5:58 am

      Yes, heavy whipping cream.

      Reply
  7. Maegan @thebakermama says

    10.05.14 at 4:15 pm

    This looks absolutely fabulous! We’ll definitely have to check out Sonoma-Cutrer next time we’re in the wine country! Thanks for the recommendation!

    Reply
    • Paula says

      10.05.14 at 5:59 pm

      Thanks for stopping by, Maegan !

      Reply
  8. Julie @ This Gal Cooks says

    10.05.14 at 9:16 am

    Holy cow does that look good! Give me all of the food!

    Reply
    • Paula says

      10.05.14 at 9:39 am

      Seriously good, I made it twice in 3 days!

      Reply
  9. Nicole @ Or Whatever You Do says

    10.04.14 at 7:28 pm

    I am OUT of wine right now, and hating that fact right now especially after reading this post! That carbonara looks incredible. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Paula says

      10.05.14 at 9:16 am

      Thanks so much. I love pasta and wine together, ok, I like wine with anything.

      Reply
  10. Andi @ The Weary Chef says

    10.03.14 at 1:33 pm

    Just looking at this delicious pasta is making me hungry, Paula! Looks amazing!

    Reply
    • Paula says

      10.03.14 at 1:43 pm

      Thanks so much, Andi!

      Reply
  11. Ginny McMeans says

    10.03.14 at 10:19 am

    Beautiful recipes and I would choose Chardonnay.

    Reply
    • Paula says

      10.03.14 at 12:20 pm

      Thanks Ginny!

      Reply
  12. Beth @ The First Year says

    10.03.14 at 6:58 am

    Looks delicious Paula!

    Reply
    • Paula says

      10.03.14 at 12:19 pm

      Thanks Beth!

      Reply
  13. Laura @Petite Allergy Treats says

    10.02.14 at 10:34 am

    Awesome post! I’m always looking for more great wine and pairings. I’m totally going to pick up a bottle of wine my next trip to the grocery store.

    Reply
  14. Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says

    10.02.14 at 7:59 am

    Holy wow! I am just loving this take on carbonara! 🙂 Looks amazing, Paula. Pinned for sure.

    Reply
    • Paula says

      10.02.14 at 8:23 am

      Thanks so much, Carrie!

      Reply
  15. Becca from It's Yummi! says

    10.02.14 at 7:54 am

    You had me at shrimp, but hooked me at bacon! LOVE this recipe, Paula!

    Reply
    • Paula says

      10.02.14 at 8:23 am

      Thanks Becca!

      Reply
  16. Kelly says

    10.01.14 at 11:08 pm

    Love carbonara and this shrimp version looks insanely good Paula! Love how quick it is to put together and sounds perfect with a glass of wine – pinning!

    Reply
    • Paula says

      10.02.14 at 6:23 am

      Thanks so much Kelly !

      Reply
  17. amanda @ fake ginger says

    10.01.14 at 8:36 pm

    I love carbonara! This looks delicious & everything is better with wine!

    Reply
    • Paula says

      10.01.14 at 8:44 pm

      amen!! And I need another glass right now

      Reply
  18. Claire @ A Little Claireification says

    10.01.14 at 7:32 pm

    Holy “everything I LOVE in one dish”, Paula – that looks so crazy good. I am so hungry right now and that isn’t helping. Pinned this. Must make and will be trying that wine as well!

    Reply

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