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Creamy Jamaican Shrimp Rasta Pasta

Creamy Jamaican Shrimp Rasta Pasta

Creamy Jamaican Shrimp Rasta Pasta blends flavors and textures for an unforgettable dish that's ready in 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Jamaican
Calories: 749

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs wild-caught jumbo or colossal shrimp, deveined
  • 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 16 oz package organic rigatoni pasta
  • 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups chopped bell peppers
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 tablespoons organic all-purpose flour
  • 1-2 tablespoons jerk seasoning
  • 2 cups organic heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken or seafood stock, low-sodium
  • 2 tablespoons white cooking wine
  • 1 cup freshly-grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup shredded thick-cut mild cheddar (optional)
  • Chopped scallions for garnish

Equipment

  • skillet
  • pot

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente, about 6-8 minutes.
  2. In a bowl, mix shrimp with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and parsley.
  3. In a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and butter. Once melted, add minced garlic and saut? for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add seasoned shrimp to the skillet and cook on both sides until pink and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes. Set aside on a plate.
  5. In a large skillet, add olive oil and minced garlic, saut? for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  6. Add chopped bell peppers and saut? until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
  7. Stir in jerk seasoning and flour, then whisk in heavy cream, stock, and white cooking wine until smooth and thickened.
  8. Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes, then stir in parmesan and cheddar until melted.
  9. Add cooked pasta and shrimp to the sauce, stirring until well coated. Let simmer for 1-2 minutes.
  10. Remove from heat, discard thyme sprigs, and serve immediately with garnished scallions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 749kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 19gFat: 70gSodium: 1271mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4g

Notes

For best results, let the finished dish rest for optimal texture and flavor development before serving.

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