Description
Jamaican Shrimp Pasta is a creamy, spicy, Caribbean-inspired dish featuring succulent shrimp, tender pasta, and a bold jerk-seasoned cream sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz pasta (penne, fettuccine, or linguine)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers (red, green, or yellow), sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 2–3 tbsp jerk seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: chopped green onions, fresh thyme, lime juice, crushed red pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
- Season the shrimp with jerk seasoning and a pinch of salt.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and bell peppers until soft. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Reduce heat, pour in heavy cream, and simmer until slightly thickened.
- Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Return the shrimp to the skillet and stir to combine. Heat through.
- Top with Parmesan, green onions, thyme, or a squeeze of lime juice before serving.
Notes
- Use coconut milk for a dairy-free version with a hint of sweetness.
- Adjust jerk seasoning to your heat preference.
- Add mushrooms or spinach for extra veggies.
- Use zucchini noodles for a low-carb alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
