Carbonara Shrimp Alfredo
This Carbonara Shrimp Alfredo delivers 43g protein and 746 calories per serving, covering substantial daily targets in one meal. Quick-preps 4 servings on the stovetop, fitting into efficient meal prep without extended cooking. Built for lifters stacking calories and protein in calorie-surplus phases or high-volume training days.
Ingredients
- •Olive oil(10g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Bacon(113g)
- •Yellow Onion
- •Garlic(360g)
- •Shrimp(454g)
- •Cream, Heavy Whipping(300g)
- •Parmesan Cheese(120g)
Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.
- •1 pinch salt (to taste)
- •1 pinch pepper (to taste)
- •Parsley, Fresh(15g)
Instructions
- 1Heat oil a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the bacon until crispy. Drain off some excess fat, keeping about 1 teaspoons worth in the pan. Add the onion and garlic and fry until onion is transparent (about 1 minute).
- 2Reduce heat to low. Add shrimp and let cook for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.
- 3Pour in half and half (or cream) and add in parmesan cheese. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer for 1 minute. Season with a little salt and pepper to your taste and let cook until the parmesan cheese has melted, the shrimp are cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- 4Top with parsley, taste test sauce and adjust salt and pepper, if needed.
- 5Serve over pasta, rice, steamed veg, mashed potatoes, cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.
Nutrition — Per Serving
746
calories
43g
protein
49g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 36g
- Saturated fat
- 26.0g
- Sodium
- 926 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 2.0g
4 servings per batch · ~343g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Carbonara Shrimp Alfredo have per serving?
Each serving has 43g of protein and 746 calories with 49g fat and 36g carbs. The high fat content comes from the alfredo sauce, making this a calorie-dense protein source.
How long does Carbonara Shrimp Alfredo take to prep?
Quick prep on the stovetop yields 4 servings per batch, so you're covering multiple dinner meals with one cooking session. Total time investment is minimal relative to the serving count.
Is Carbonara Shrimp Alfredo good for muscle gain?
At 43g protein and 746 calories per serving, this recipe works during muscle-building phases when caloric surplus is the priority. The high fat content provides caloric density to support training intensity and recovery.
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