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Jamaican Shrimp Pasta

Creamy Jamaican Shrimp Pasta for a Quick, Flavorful Escape

Experience a quick and flavorful escape with this Jamaican Shrimp Pasta, perfectly marrying creamy sauce with bold jerk flavors.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Caribbean
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces fettuccine or linguine choose your favorite shape
For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup coconut milk full-fat recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Jamaican jerk seasoning adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice for acidity
  • to taste salt and pepper for seasoning
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime wedges for serving

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet
  • Colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat. Add your fettuccine or linguine and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water before draining.
  2. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and diced bell pepper, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  3. Increase heat to medium-high and add large shrimp seasoned with salt, pepper, and Jamaican jerk seasoning. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
  4. Pour in the coconut milk and lime juice, stirring well. Let the sauce simmer for 3-5 minutes until it thickens slightly. Adjust with reserved pasta water if too dense.
  5. Gently toss the drained pasta into the skillet with the shrimp and sauce, ensuring every strand is coated. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  6. Plate the shrimp pasta, garnishing with chopped cilantro and serving with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the best flavor, use fresh shrimp. Always reserve pasta water before draining to adjust sauce thickness if needed.

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