Jerk Shrimp Pasta
DifficultyMedium
Servings6
Prep time30 minutes
Cook time30 minutes
Total time1 hour
Fiery, creamy, and bold – this Jerk Shrimp Pasta is the ultimate Caribbean-meets-Italian mashup. Juicy shrimp are coated in smoky jerk seasoning, then seared to perfection and tossed with tender pasta in a luscious, spicy cream sauce. Packed with heat, herbs, and a hint of sweetness, this easy weeknight dinner is a tropical flavor bomb that comes together in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
For the Spice Mix
- 2 Tbsp Jerk Seasoning
- 1 Tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 Tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 Tsp Dried Thyme
For the Shrimp
- 1 Pound Shrimp, Deveined, Peeled
- 1/3 Spice Mix
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 Tbsp Butter
- 1 Tsp Chili Flakes
For the Pasta
- 1/2 Pound Pasta
- 2 Tbsp Butter
- 1 Small Red Onion, Sliced
- 1 Small Bell Pepper, Sliced
- 5 Cloves Garlic, Minced
- 1/3 Cup Dry White Wine
- 1 Lemon, Juiced and Zested
- 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream
- 1/4 Cup Parsley, Minced
Instructions
For the Spice Mix
- 1
Add all of the spices to a small bowl and combine.
For the Shrimp
- 1
Add 1/3 of the Spice Mix and olive oil to thawed shrimp.
- 2
Heat a pan on high, add 2 tablespoons of butter, and chili flakes. Add shrimp.
- 3
Cook shrimp for 3-4 minutes or until fully firm. Remove to a bowl.
For the Pasta
- 1
Cook the pasta according to the box in heavily salted water.
- 2
Using the same pan as the shrimp, add in 2 more tablespoons or butter on medium heat.
- 3
Add the onion, pepper, and garlic to the butter. Sauté for 3-4 minutes or until soft.
- 4
Add in the white wine, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Sauté until liquid reduces.
- 5
Turn the heat on low and add the heavy cream. Combine well.
- 6
Add in the cooked pasta and about 1/3 cup of pasta water. Cook on high for 2-3 minutes.
- 7
Add back in the shrimp and combine well.
- 8
Garnish with parsley and enjoy!
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