The idea for this meal started over at How Sweet Eats. I get half my ideas from her. This evening I was tired as all bleep and needed something easy, so from memory I started throwing this together, it’s not exactly what she had in mind in her version. LOL
Shrimp Carbonara – Lazy Style
Defrost your shrimp, 1 lb, in a colander with cool water. Pat dry when done.
Start water for your pasta.
Saute your shrimp in garlic butter (1 tsp/3 tbsp) a minute or two per side. Remove shrimp from pan. It’s important not to overcrowd the shrimp, or overcook them for that matter.
Start your pasta, I used 8 oz quinoa and brown rice combo pasta. This takes about 7-8 minutes.
Finish the shrimp. Pop outside and pick some of your cherry tomatoes you’ve been growing all summer. You know the only thing the deer didn’t eat. Oh, the deer ate yours? Fine, use store bought. Rinse and slice in half.
Whisk three eggs then add 1 1/2 cups of Parmesan shredded, or 3 handfuls of you are too lazy to measure, like me. LOL. Stir to combine.
Drain the pasta and put it in the buttery skillet you cooked the shrimp in. Pour the egg cheese mix over it and warm just until it starts to melt. Add bacon bits, shrimp, and tomatoes.
Scrumptious.
T.A. Henry 