Jerk Shrimp Pasta
Creamy Jerk Shrimp Pasta, or rasta pasta is a quick pasta dish that is brimming with caribbean flavors.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 969kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb. Jumbo shrimp without shells
- 3 tbsp. Jerk Seasoning divided
- 4 Garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 2 tbsp. Oil divided
- 1 tbsp. Butter
- 3 Bell Peppers sliced
- 1 Jalapeno Pepper small dice
- 2 green onions sliced
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- ½ cup Chicken Stock
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 1 lb Pasta cooked with ½ cup of pasta water reserved
Instructions
- In a medium sized bowl, combine shrimp, 1.5 tablespoons of jerk seasoning, paprika, and oil. Place in the fridge and allow to marinate for 30 minutes.
- Cook pasta according to the packaging instructions, reserving ½ cup of pasta water before draining the rest to use in the sauce.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat remaining oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add marinated shrimp, and cook through, about 3 minutes per side.
- Remove shrimp from the pan and set on a plate to the side.
- To the same pan, add butter.
- Add sliced bell peppers. Saute for 2-3 minutes before adding in the diced jalapeno and cooking 1 additional minute.
- Add green onions and stir to wilt.
- Add chicken stock to deglaze the pan and scrap up anything stuck to the bottom.
- Reduce heat to low and add heavy cream and parmesan cheese and stir. Simmer for 5 minutes to reduce and allow sauce to thicken. Add pasta water, a little bit at a time, if needed.
- Add cooked pasta and stir to coat.
- Add shrimp back to the pan and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 969kcal | Carbohydrates: 102g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 236mg | Sodium: 1320mg | Potassium: 963mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 8153IU | Vitamin C: 121mg | Calcium: 478mg | Iron: 5mg