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Creamy Jamaican Shrimp Rasta Pasta

Creamy Jamaican Shrimp Rasta Pasta

DeShawn Mitchell
A delightful dish combining bold Jamaican flavors with comforting pasta, featuring succulent shrimp, colorful bell peppers, and a rich, creamy sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Jamaican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 8-10 oz penne pasta or fusilli/rigatoni
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 each red, yellow, green bell peppers chopped
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp jerk seasoning adjust to taste
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, or cilantro

Instructions
 

Preparing The Pasta

  • Fill a large pot with water, add a generous pinch of salt, and bring to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain well, reserving 1 cup of pasta water, and set aside.

Cooking The Shrimp

  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add seasoned shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside.

Combining Ingredients

  • In the same skillet, sauté chopped bell peppers and onion until tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and jerk seasoning, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a simmer. Let it thicken slightly for a few minutes. Add cooked pasta and shrimp, tossing to combine. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
  • Stir in Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • 1- Use cold ingredients for flakier biscuits.
  • 2- Taste the apple filling and adjust spices as needed.
  • 3- Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream for an extra treat.
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