Jerk Shrimp Pasta Recipe
This jerk shrimp pasta recipe combines tender, seasoned shrimp, bell peppers, and a cheesy cream sauce with al dente pasta to create an easy weeknight meal that leaves you feeling like you took a quick trip to the Caribbean.
Servings: 6
Calories: 827kcal
Ingredients
- 12 oz gluten-free fusilli
- 1 ½ lbs jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 orange bell pepper sliced evenly
- 1 green bell pepper sliced evenly
- ¼ teaspoon roasted garlic powder
- 1 ¾ tablespoon jerk seasoning
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- ¾ teaspoon OliveNation red bell pepper seasoning
- 1 ¼ teaspoon OliveNation Hungarian paprika
- ⅛ teaspoon OliveNation ginger powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 ½ cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 oz parmesan cheese
- 3 oz mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Boil the pasta per the package directions for al dente. Begin the rest of the recipe while the pasta boils.
- Stir the shrimp with 1 ¼ tablespoons jerk seasoning, ¼ teaspoon roasted garlic powder, and ¾ teaspoon Hungarian paprika until coated.
- Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes per side until slightly pink. Transfer to a plate.
- Add the remaining olive oil. Add the sliced peppers to the heated oil and cook for about 3 minutes or until slightly translucent.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the heavy cream, chicken broth, the remaining jerk seasoning and Hungarian paprika, dried thyme, red bell pepper seasoning, ginger powder, and salt. Stir well.
- Stir in both cheeses.
- Simmer the mixture for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Gently stir in the pasta followed by the cooked shrimp and serve.
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Notes
Storage
- Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- To reheat leftovers, add them to a saucepan with a touch of water and cook on medium-low until heated through.
- To make this a one-pan meal, boil the pasta in a large skillet you'll then use to make the rest of the dish.
- When choosing fresh shrimp, look for bright, glossy shrimp with a fresh, ocean smell. They should never be dull or smell "fishy".
- Medium is the perfect temperature for cooking shrimp. It cooks them to perfection quickly without burning or overcooking.
- Only cook your shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes per side. It doesn't take long!
- Perfectly cooked shrimp should be shaped like a C, not an O.
- This recipe cooks quickly, so begin boiling your water for your pasta at the same time you start cooking the rest of the dish.
Nutrition
Calories: 827kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 286mg | Sodium: 1549mg | Potassium: 397mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3579IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 548mg | Iron: 2mg
