Recipes Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes Spaghetti with Shrimp and Bacon 3.0 (98) 17 Reviews By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 25 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 4 To double the bites from a modest amount of shrimp, we split them in half lengthwise. 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 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. 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. 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. 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. Rate it Print