Description
Jamaican Shrimp Pasta is a vibrant, flavorful dish that transports you to the Caribbean with every bite. This creamy pasta features succulent shrimp simmered in coconut milk, infused with aromatic garlic, colorful bell peppers, and a kick of Jamaican jerk seasoning. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish is as easy to prepare as it is delightful to serve. Impress your guests or enjoy a cozy night in with this tropical-inspired meal that promises smiles and satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup bell peppers (sliced)
- 2 scallions (chopped)
- 2 tbsp Jamaican jerk seasoning
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, add pasta, and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the aromatics: In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil, add minced garlic, and sauté for 30 seconds. Add sliced bell peppers and cook until soft.
- Cook the shrimp: Add shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque (about 3-4 minutes).
- Create the sauce: Pour in coconut milk and stir in jerk seasoning; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta with lime juice and scallions in the skillet until well coated.
- Serve immediately: Garnish with additional scallions and lime wedges if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg