Spaghetti with Shrimp and Bacon

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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

  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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