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Spaghetti with Shrimp and Bacon

Spaghetti with Shrimp and Bacon

To double the bites from a modest amount of shrimp, we split them in half lengthwise.

Everyday Food, April 2009 http://www.marthastewart.com/313668/spaghetti-with-shrimp-and-bacon
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  • Prep Time 25 minutes
  • Total Time 25 minutes
  • Yield Serves 4

Ingredients

    • Coarse salt and ground pepper
    • 12 ounces spaghetti
    • 2 strips bacon, chopped
    • 8 ounces large peeled and deveined frozen shrimp, thawed and halved horizontally
    • 6 scallions, chopped
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Directions

  1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water; drain pasta, and return to pot.
  2. While pasta is cooking, fry bacon in a large skillet over medium until browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.
  3. Add shrimp, scallions, and garlic to skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until shrimp are almost opaque, about 1 minute. Add cup pasta water, and bring just to a boil.
  4. Add shrimp mixture and lemon juice to pasta. Season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine. Thin sauce with pasta water as needed. Serve sprinkled with bacon.

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