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The Best Creamy Jerk Shrimp Pasta

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. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Jamaican
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 457kcal
Author: Kate
Cost: $17

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
  • ½ lb mini bow tie pasta
  • 1 can full fat coconut milk
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons jerk seasoning
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 lime squeezed
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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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Add ½ 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.
  • Remove from heat and fold in ½ cup parmesan cheese. Add shrimp back to the pasta and top with the juice from 1 lime. Stir until well combined. Serve immediately.

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: 457kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 155mg | Sodium: 1553mg | Potassium: 597mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3618IU | Vitamin C: 137mg | Calcium: 259mg | Iron: 3mg