Jerk Shrimp pasta
If you love pasta and you love Caribbean food, you will love Rasta Pasta - Jamaican Jerk Shrimp Pasta. Italian with a Jamaican twist, unique, and HUGE on flavor.
Ingredients
- penne pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 2 stalks green onion
- 1 red pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
FOR THE SHRIMP
- 1 lb jumbo shrimp shell on deveined
- 3 tbsp all purpose seasoning
- 1-2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Jamaican jerk seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 sprig thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Cook penne pasta according to the instructions on the box.
- Once cooked, remove and strain.
- In a large bowl add shrimp and seasoning ( all purpose seasoning, paprika, onion powder, black pepper, salt, honey, thyme, Jerk seasoning. Mix and marinate for 30 mins.
- Heat a skillet medium-high heat add olive oil, and cook shrimp. ( about 3 minutes per side. until pink and cooked through )
- Remove shrimp and plate.
- Wipe pan and add 2 tablespoons olive oil in. Add onion, green onion and peppers. Cook them down about 5 minutes to soften.
- Add all purpose seasoning, salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
- Add heavy cream ( or coconut milk ), cheddar cheese and simmer for 5-10 minutes, until sauce thickens
- Add pasta and toss with cream sauce.
- Add Shrimp to pasta and mix ( save a few to serve on top )
- Top with remaining jerk shrimp
- Garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy!