Description
Indulge in the flavors of the Caribbean with this Creamy Jamaican Shrimp Pasta recipe. A perfect blend of spicy Jamaican jerk seasoning, succulent shrimp, and creamy sauce tossed with fettuccine for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 12 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
Seasoning and Vegetables:
- 2 tablespoons Jamaican jerk seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
- 1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
Sauce and Garnish:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil the pasta in salted water, drain, and set aside.
- Season and Cook Shrimp: Coat shrimp in jerk seasoning, cook in olive oil until pink, then set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: Cook bell peppers, onion, and garlic in butter until softened.
- Make the Sauce: Add cream, broth, and Parmesan to the skillet. Simmer, then return shrimp and pasta, tossing to coat.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley or green onions, and serve.
Notes
- Adjust jerk seasoning to taste.
- Marinate shrimp for extra flavor.
- Coconut milk can be a dairy-free substitute for heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Jamaican Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 215 mg
