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Shrimp Carbonara Fettuccine

with peas and bacon

Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 3 days

Contains: Shellfish (Shrimp), Milk, Wheat

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • Info
    10 oz. Cooked Fettuccine
  • Info
    4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
  • Info
    8 oz. Shrimp
  • 1 Lemon
  • 3 oz. Peas
  • ¾ oz. Bacon Bits
  • Info
    ½ oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • Info
    ¼ oz. AP Flour
  • 2 Garlic Cloves
  • ½ tsp. Garlic Salt

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    520
  • Carbohydrates
    58g
  • Net Carbs
    53g
  • Fat
    16g
  • Protein
    33g
  • Sodium
    1490mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • 1 Large Non-Stick Pan

Before You Cook

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F

Customize It Instructions

  • If using 16 oz. shrimp, follow same instructions as 8 oz., working in batches if necessary. 

  • If using diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Halve lemon lengthwise and cut into wedges.

    Mince garlic.

    Pat shrimp dry.

  2. 2

    Cook the Shrimp

    Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.

    Add shrimp, garlic, half the bacon (reserve remaining for garnish), and garlic salt to hot pan. Cook until shrimp turn pink and reach a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 2-3 minutes per side.

  3. 3

    Make the Sauce

    Stir flour into hot pan until no dry flour remains.

    Add cream base and 1/2 cup water. Stir constantly, scraping up any bits from bottom of pan, 60 seconds.

    Bring to a simmer.

    Once simmering, stir occasionally until slightly thickened, 30-60 seconds.

  4. 4

    Add Pasta and Finish Dish

    Stir pasta and peas into hot pan until coated, 1-2 minutes.

    If sauce is too thick, add additional water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

    Remove from burner.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing with remaining bacon and cheese. Squeeze lemon wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!

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