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white bowl with bow tie pasta with peppers and creamy sauce and jerk shrimp

The Best Creamy Jerk Shrimp Pasta

Kate
Enjoy this Jerk Shrimp Pasta packed with bell peppers, coconut, lime, and jerk seasoning. Expect big bold and spicy flavors from the creamy pasta. Everything is made in one pot in less than 30 minutes making it the perfect meal for weeknights. 
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Jamaican
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 457 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 small mixing bowl
  • 1 large pot

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon jerk seasoning
  • 1 lb large shrimp
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 orange bell pepper
  • 1 yellow bell pepper
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 lb mini bow tie pasta
  • 1 can full fat coconut milk
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons jerk seasoning
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 lime squeezed

Instructions
 

  • Add 1 lb large shrimp, 4 cloves garlic, and 1 tablespoon jerk seasoning to a small bowl. Stir until the shrimp are all fully coated with the garlic and jerk seasoning.
    4 cloves garlic, 1 lb large shrimp, 1 tablespoon jerk seasoning
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Once heated, add the shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes until the shrimp are pink and cooked through. Set aside.
    2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add the red, orange, and yellow bell peppers. Cook for 4-5 minutes stirring occasionally until they start to become tender.
    1 red bell pepper, 1 orange bell pepper, 1 yellow bell pepper
  • Add 1/2 lb mini bow tie pasta, 3 cups chicken broth, 1 can full fat coconut milk, 2 teaspoons paprika, and 2 teaspoons jerk seasoning to the pot. Stir well and bring to a boil then cook uncovered for 7-8 minutes or until the pasta is al dente. I recommend maintaining a heavy boil through this process to allow a lot of the liquid to cook off so it’s not soupy when the pasta is done.
    3 cups chicken broth, 1/2 lb mini bow tie pasta, 1 can full fat coconut milk, 2 teaspoons paprika, 2 teaspoons jerk seasoning
  • Remove from heat and fold in 1/2 cup parmesan cheese. Add shrimp back to the pasta and top with the juice from 1 lime. Stir until well combined. Serve immediately.
    1/2 cup parmesan cheese, 1 lime

Notes

Customize the spice level of the jerk seasoning to your taste preferences. Add jerk seasoning a little bit at a time to keep the pasta from getting too spicy. 

Nutrition

Calories: 457kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 30gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 155mgSodium: 1553mgPotassium: 597mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 3618IUVitamin C: 137mgCalcium: 259mgIron: 3mg
Keyword coconut milk, jerk seasoning, jerk shrimp, one pot meal, pasta, seafood, shrimp
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