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Creamy Jamaican Shrimp Rasta Pasta

Creamy Jamaican Shrimp Rasta Pasta

Indulge in Creamy Jamaican Shrimp Rasta Pasta, featuring shrimp, vibrant peppers, and a spicy jerk sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Caribbean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 749 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • pot

Ingredients
  

Shrimp

  • 2 lbs wild-caught jumbo or colossal shrimp, deveined
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley

Rasta Pasta

  • 1 16 oz package organic rigatoni pasta or your favorite short-cut pasta
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups chopped bell peppers use a variety of colors
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 tablespoons organic all-purpose flour
  • 1-2 tablespoons jerk seasoning to taste
  • 2 cups organic heavy cream
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken or seafood stock or vegetable stock
  • 2 tablespoons white cooking wine
  • 1 cup freshly-grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded thick-cut mild cheddar optional

Garnish

  • chopped scallions aka green onions

Instructions
 

Boil the Pasta

  • Cook pasta according to packaging, usually 8-10 minutes; aim for al dente (6-8 minutes).

Season + Saute the Shrimp

  • In a bowl, mix shrimp with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and parsley.
  • In a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and butter until melted, then sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until pink and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.

To Make the Sauce

  • In a large skillet, add olive oil and minced garlic, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add chopped bell peppers and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
  • Stir in jerk seasoning and flour, then whisk in heavy cream, stock, and white wine until smooth.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened. Stir in parmesan and cheddar until melted.
  • Add cooked pasta and shrimp, stir until well coated, and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, discard thyme sprigs, and serve immediately with scallions on top.

Notes

Can be stored in a tightly sealed container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Adjust spices/herbs based on personal taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 749kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 19gFat: 70gSaturated Fat: 40gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 192mgSodium: 1271mgPotassium: 273mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3203IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 520mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Caribbean recipe, Creamy Jamaican Shrimp Rasta Pasta, Creamy Pasta, easy dinner, One Pot Meal, shrimp pasta
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