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scallop carbonara

By Jessica

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I haven’t made carbonara in a while and the other night, after my grilling plans went out the window due to rain, I just needed to be made. It’s super easy, and perfect for light fresh summer food. Plus as you may already know Chuck has a Parmesan cheese obsession, so of course he loves it when I make carbonara. I chose to add scallops because I had them in the freezer from a great sale a couple days before, and they defrost quickly.

I also made a pretty hearty salad while we waited for the scallops to defrost to ensure we got our vegetables in. One cannot have a meal without vegetables in our house.

I wasn’t planning on posting it, but I think this may very well have been the best carbonara I have ever made, so basically I HAVE to share.

 

Scallop Carbonara

 

6 slices thick cut bacon, diced

1 lb spaghetti

1 tbs olive oil

2 shallots, sliced thin
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1 tsp fresh ground pepper

1 lb bay scallops

3 eggs

1 cup parmesan cheese

1 tbs minced parsley for garnish

 

Heat a skillet over medium high heat, and cook bacon until it begins to crisp.

Meanwhile bring a large pot of water to a boil, and cook pasta until aldente, reserving 1-2 cups of pasta water.

Discard bacon drippings, and stir in shallot, oil, and pepper. Sauté until the shallot begins to soften,
roughly 2 minutes, and stir in scallops. Continue to cook until scallops become opaque, and firm, roughly 5-7 minutes, and then remove from heat.

In a small bowl whisk eggs, and cheese together. Whisk in 1 cup of lightly cooled reserve pasta liquid.

Add pasta and egg sauce to the skillet and toss. If it is dry add a little more liquid, and adjust seasonings.

Serve warm topped with sprinkled parsley (serves 4)

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Hi, I'm Jessica. I'm an engineer living in the great northeast with my husband Chuck, our two little boys, our dog Brody and a flock of chickens. I'm all about real, good food and good times with awesome people. I spend a lot of time outside, in my garden, and concocting potions with my essential oils. I also like tea, reading, and about a million other hobbies. I'm so happy your here on this adventure with me.

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