Creamy Bacon and Shrimp Scampi
Ingredients
- 5 strips of bacon
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves of garlic finely chopped
- 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2-3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or white wine
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 lb spaghetti
- 1/4-1/2 lb peeled and deveined shrimp
Instructions
- Place the strips of bacon on a cold large pan and place over medium heat. Cook the bacon until it is done. Remove the bacon from the pan and place on a paper towel lined plate. Drain the grease from the pan but reserve 1-2 tablespoons.
- Add the butter to the bacon grease in the pan and return to medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes to the pan and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the white wine and lemon juice to the pan and allow it to simmer for 5 minutes, until the alcohol smell is gone.
- While the wine is reducing, heat a large pot of salted water to a roaring boil. Add the pasta to the pot and cook to al dente, according the package instructions. Add the broccoli florets to the last 4 minutes of cooking.
- Add the shrimp to the white wine sauce mixture. Reduce the heat to low, then add the heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Stir to combine.
- Toss the pasta and broccoli in the sauce mixture, then cook on low for another 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to marry.
- Serve the pasta with fresh parsley, more red pepper flakes, and parmesan cheese. Mangia!
Nutrition
Calories: 217kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 6gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 369mgPotassium: 83mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 487IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 115mgIron: 1mg
Nutrition values are estimates, for exact values consult a nutritionist.