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Shrimp Lemon Carbonara

with spinach

Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 3 days

Contains: Shellfish (Shrimp), Milk, Wheat

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • Info
    4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
  • Info
    8 oz. Cooked Spaghetti
  • Info
    8 oz. Fully Cooked Shrimp
  • 1 Lemon
  • 2 oz. Baby Spinach
  • 1 oz. Crumbled Bacon
  • Info
    ½ oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    420
  • Carbohydrates
    40g
  • Net Carbs
    37g
  • Fat
    15g
  • Protein
    31g
  • Sodium
    1170mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Baking Sheet

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F
  1. 1

    Microwave Instructions

    Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry. Drain shrimp thoroughly. Pat dry.

    Tear spinach.

    Halve lemon lengthwise. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.

    Line a plate with a paper towel. Add bacon to provided tray. Microwave uncovered until crisp, 1-2 minutes.

    Carefully remove tray from microwave and transfer bacon to towel-lined plate.

    In now-empty tray, combine cream base, half the cheese (reserve remaining for garnish), 1 Tbsp. lemon juice, pasta, shrimp, spinach, and a pinch of salt and pepper.

    Cover tray with a damp paper towel. Microwave again covered until heated through, 3-4 minutes.

    Carefully remove tray from microwave. Rest until sauce has thickened, 2-3 minutes.

    To serve, top pasta with bacon and remaining cheese. Squeeze lemon wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!

  2. 2

    Oven Instructions

    Turn oven on to 375 degrees. Make sure to use conventional oven setting, not convection. Thoroughly rinse any fresh produce and pat dry. Drain shrimp thoroughly. Pat dry.

    Tear spinach.

    Halve lemon lengthwise. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.

    Line a plate with a paper towel. Add bacon to provided tray. Place tray on a baking sheet. Bake uncovered in hot oven until crisp, 5-6 minutes.

    Carefully remove tray from oven and transfer bacon to towel-lined plate.

    In now-empty tray, combine cream base, half the cheese (reserve remaining for garnish), 1 Tbsp. lemon juice, pasta, shrimp, spinach, and a pinch of salt and pepper.

    Cover tray with foil. Place tray on a baking sheet. Bake again covered in hot oven until heated through, 12-15 minutes.

    Carefully remove tray from oven. Rest until sauce has thickened, 2-3 minutes.

    To serve, top pasta with bacon and remaining cheese. Squeeze lemon wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!

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