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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.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients Method Video

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

Method
 

  1. Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Cook penne pasta according to the instructions on the box.
  2. Once cooked, remove and strain.
  3. 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.
  4. Heat a skillet medium-high heat add olive oil, and cook shrimp. ( about 3 minutes per side. until pink and cooked through )
  5. Remove shrimp and plate.
  6. Wipe pan and add 2 tablespoons olive oil in. Add onion, green onion and peppers. Cook them down about 5 minutes to soften.
  7. Add all purpose seasoning, salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
  8. Add heavy cream ( or coconut milk ), cheddar cheese and simmer for 5-10 minutes, until sauce thickens
  9. Add pasta and toss with cream sauce.
  10. Add Shrimp to pasta and mix ( save a few to serve on top )
  11. Top with remaining jerk shrimp
  12. Garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy!

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