Creamy Shrimp Carbonara Pasta
Creamy Shrimp Carbonara Pasta blends tender spaghetti with sweet, juicy shrimp in a silky Parmesan-egg sauce rounded out by a hint of garlic and onion. The lighter dairy touch keeps it rich without feeling heavy, making it a comforting choice for weeknight dinners or an elegant yet relaxed date-night meal. Each bite balances briny seafood notes with nutty cheese and fresh parsley.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Shrimp Carbonara Pasta, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 34
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 36
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring now and then, until slightly firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and return the spaghetti to the pot right away.
- 2
Meanwhile, place the shrimp in a large pan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir the shrimp until mostly opaque, about 5 minutes. Add the shrimp to the pasta and cover to keep warm.
- 3
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the same pan. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the milk and half-and-half and cook until warmed through, about 3 minutes.
- 4
Pour 1/4 cup of the milk mixture into a bowl; add the eggs and stir until warmed through. Pour the egg mixture over the shrimp and pasta and stir in the remaining milk mixture.
- 5
Top with Parmesan cheese and parsley.
- Calories 541.12 kcal High 27%
- Protein 30.34 g Good Source 61%
- Carbohydrate 70.98 g 26%
- Total Fat 15.33 g Moderate 20%
- Saturated Fat 5.76 g High 29%
- Trans Fat 0.03 g High --
- Cholesterol 247.04 mg High 82%
- Sodium 360.64 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 4.62 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 4.95 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 336.06 mg Good Source 26%
- Iron 3.81 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 344.85 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 78.43 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 8.59 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin D 1.06 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Creamy Shrimp Carbonara Pasta is made with 11 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Diced Onion, Eggs, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 541.12 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Shrimp Carbonara Pasta made of?
- The main ingredients are Diced Onion, Eggs, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Parsley, Garlic. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Shrimp Carbonara Pasta?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 541.12 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Shrimp Carbonara Pasta easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Creamy Shrimp Carbonara Pasta healthy?
- Creamy Shrimp Carbonara Pasta has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 541.12 calories and 30.34 g of protein, or 61% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 360.64 mg (16% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.76 g (29% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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