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Light Spaghetti Squash Shrimp Carbonara is a healthy and low-carb recipe with all of the great flavors of carbonara without all the fat and carbohydrates from the traditional pasta dish. The lightened up version is loaded with tender shrimp and creamy spaghetti squash for a dinner you can feel good about. #SpaghettiSquash #Shrimp #LowCarb #Light
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Light Spaghetti Squash Shrimp Carbonara

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 351kcal
Author: Danielle | Krafted Koch

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon chopped (roughly 1/2 c.)
  • 1/2 spaghetti squash
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 c. chicken broth
  • 1/2 c. grated parmesan
  • 1 lb. shrimp uncooked

Instructions

  • Roast a whole spaghetti squash at 350° for 90 minutes. Cut in half and reserve half for another use. In a medium saucepan, cook the bacon over medium-high until crispy. Remove the bacon from the pan and add the chicken broth. Simmer over low heat for a few minutes.
  • In a separate bowl whisk the eggs and Parmesan until smooth. Slowly add them to the pan with the chicken broth along with the spaghetti squash and cook over low heat for 3-5 minutes. Meanwhile, saute the shrimp with salt and pepper in a non-stick pan for 1-2 minutes on each side until they are pink and opaque. Top the spaghetti squash with the crispy bacon and cooked shrimp. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 182mg | Sodium: 823mg | Fiber: 2g