Description
Jamaican Shrimp Pasta is a vibrant and flavorful dish that transports you to the Caribbean with each bite. Tender shrimp are enveloped in a creamy coconut sauce, complemented by fresh garlic, bell peppers, and a hint of Jamaican jerk seasoning. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, making it a crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, deveined
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
- 2 tsp Jamaican jerk seasoning
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Dice the bell pepper and mince the garlic. If using frozen shrimp, thaw them.
- Cook the pasta: In salted boiling water, cook the fettuccine until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
- Sauté vegetables: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and red bell pepper; sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and spices: Stir in shrimp and Jamaican jerk seasoning; cook until shrimp turns pink (about 4-5 minutes).
- Create the creamy sauce: Pour in coconut milk and lemon juice; simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine everything: Toss cooked pasta into the sauce mixture, adding reserved pasta water gradually to achieve desired creaminess. Serve topped with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 210mg