Jamaican Shrimp Rasta Pasta
This Jamaican Shrimp Rasta Pasta is a spicy and cheesy dish that celebrates Caribbean flavors, perfect for lunch or dinner.
Equipment
- Saucepans
- Sieve
- chef's knife
- chopping board
- Mixing spoon
- Grater
Ingredients
- 400 g large shrimp cleaned and deveined
- 4 tablespoon jerk sauce
- 1-2 teaspoon adobo seasoning
- 350 g penne pasta
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- ½ piece yellow capsicum pepper
- ½ piece red capsicum pepper
- ½ piece green capsicum pepper
- 3 cups heavy cream
- ¼ teaspoon garlic seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoon paprika
- 3 pieces green onions also known as spring onions
- ½ cup parmesan
- ½ cup mozzarella
- ½ cup cheddar
- Oil
Instructions
- Marinate shrimp with 2 tablespoon of jerk sauce and ¼ teaspoon of adobo. Refrigerate for 10 minutes or while you prepare the pasta.
- Boil salted water in a saucepan. Once the water has boiled, add 350g of penne pasta and cook for 10-12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, heat a splash of oil in a pan. Add shrimps and cook on both sides for 3-4 minutes. Remove from the pot and set aside.
- Add 2-3 chopped garlic cloves, chopped capsicum peppers, and spring onions to the same saucepan. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour 3 cups of heavy cream into the saucepan. Add ½ teaspoon of adobo, 1 tablespoon of jerk sauce, 2 teaspoon of paprika, ¼ teaspoon of onion powder, and ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder. Stir on low heat for 5 minutes.
- Once the sauce has thickened, add mozzarella, parmesan, and cheddar, stirring until melted.
- Add cooked penne pasta and jerk shrimp, stirring to combine. Cook on low heat for a few more minutes before serving.
Notes
I used fresh large shrimp for this recipe. You can also use frozen shrimp, but allow it to thaw before cooking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1plateCalories: 601kcalCarbohydrates: 44.4gProtein: 38.9gFat: 29.7gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 394mgSodium: 1025mgPotassium: 443mgCalcium: 221mgIron: 3mg
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