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Jamaican Jerk Pasta With Shrimp.

Jamaican Jerk Pasta Recipe

Angela Milnes
Spice up your dinner with this bold and flavorful Jamaican Rasta Pasta! Creamy, zesty, and loaded with the vibrant spices of traditional jerk seasoning, this pasta dish brings a taste of the Caribbean to your table. With tender Shrimp and colorful veggies tossed in, it’s a hearty and satisfying meal that’s sure to become a new favorite.
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinners
Cuisine Jamaican
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 766 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon Onion Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic Powder
  • 2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • 2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 2 teaspoon Ground Thyme
  • 2 teaspoon Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Allspice
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Parsley
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • ½ teaspoon Hot Pepper Flakes
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Cloves
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 8 oz Penne Pasta
  • 1 lb. Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoon Jerk Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 Onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Pineapple small chunks
  • 1 tablespoon Minced Garlic
  • ¾ cup Pasta Water
  • ¾ cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Frozen Shrimp

Instructions
 

  • Add all of the ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to combine.
  • Cook the penne pasta according to directions on the box. Drain the penne and reserve 1⁄2 cup of pasta water. Set to the side.
  • Rinse shrimp and pat dry using a paper towel. In a large bowl add the shrimp and jerk spice. Toss to combine the shrimp and spice.
  • Place a large non stick skillet, a non stick pan or Dutch oven over medium high heat.
  • Add your extra virgin olive oil to the pan and cook the raw shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove shrimp from the skillet or Dutch oven and set aside.
  • Add the pasta water to the pan and scrape to combine the brown bits.
  • Add peppers, fresh pineapple chunks, and garlic to the pan and cook for 5 minutes. Now, add the pasta water, heavy cream, and Jamaican jerk pasta seasoning to the pan for 3-5 minutes.
  • Add penne pasta, and parmesan cheese and stir until combined.
  • Remove your Jamaican Jerk Pasta from heat and add shrimp to the cooked pasta.

Notes

Marinate Overnight Masterstroke: Enhance shrimp flavor by marinating in jerk seasoning overnight for a richer taste in your Jamaican jerk pasta.
Halved Shrimp Hack: Speed up cooking and intensify flavors by using halved lengthwise shrimp for quicker, more flavorful results in your dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 766kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 56gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 349mgSodium: 995mgPotassium: 1032mgFiber: 7gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 2918IUVitamin C: 53mgCalcium: 526mgIron: 4mg
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