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 + 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.
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!
My Spaghetti Carbonara recipe featured in the video below is very similar to this Shrimp Carbonara.
Shrimp Spaghetti Carbonara + Wine Pairing
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Save To Your Recipe BoxIngredients
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
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Conni says
Nothing better than shrimp and pasta. Can you use already cooked shrimp?
Thank you.
Paula says
yes you can
Conni says
Really looks wonderful. One question, can cooked shrimp be used?
Thanks so much
Paula says
Yes you can use cooked shrimp
Laurel says
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.
Paula says
So happy you like it! I just love pasta.
Gail says
How do you prep the shrimp?
Paula says
shell and devein is all you need to do
Lisa Griffis says
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!
Leilani Vierra says
I want to make this recipe. It sounds and looks amazing! What kind of cream do I use. Is it heavy whipping cream?
Paula says
Yes, heavy whipping cream.
Maegan @thebakermama says
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!
Paula says
Thanks for stopping by, Maegan !
Julie @ This Gal Cooks says
Holy cow does that look good! Give me all of the food!
Paula says
Seriously good, I made it twice in 3 days!
Nicole @ Or Whatever You Do says
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!
Paula says
Thanks so much. I love pasta and wine together, ok, I like wine with anything.
Andi @ The Weary Chef says
Just looking at this delicious pasta is making me hungry, Paula! Looks amazing!
Paula says
Thanks so much, Andi!
Ginny McMeans says
Beautiful recipes and I would choose Chardonnay.
Paula says
Thanks Ginny!
Beth @ The First Year says
Looks delicious Paula!
Paula says
Thanks Beth!
Laura @Petite Allergy Treats says
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.
Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says
Holy wow! I am just loving this take on carbonara! 🙂 Looks amazing, Paula. Pinned for sure.
Paula says
Thanks so much, Carrie!
Becca from It's Yummi! says
You had me at shrimp, but hooked me at bacon! LOVE this recipe, Paula!
Paula says
Thanks Becca!
Kelly says
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!
Paula says
Thanks so much Kelly !
amanda @ fake ginger says
I love carbonara! This looks delicious & everything is better with wine!
Paula says
amen!! And I need another glass right now
Claire @ A Little Claireification says
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!