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Creamy Caribbean Rasta Pasta with Jerk Shrimp

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

Produce

  • 4 bell peppers 1 red, 1 yellow, 1 green, 1 orange
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • Fresh thyme 4-5 sprigs or dried thyme
  • 3-4 scallions or ¼ cup fresh parsley
  • Scotch bonnet pepper optional, for extra heat

Protein

  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined or 2 chicken breasts

Pasta & Pantry

  • 12 ounces pasta penne
  • 1 can 13.5 ounces coconut milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream or dairy-free alternative
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 2-3 tablespoons jerk seasoning
  • 1-2 tablespoons green seasoning optional
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning or old bay seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper

Oils & Basics

  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil olive, vegetable, or avocado oil
  • 1-2 tablespoons butter for cooking shrimp

Instructions

  • Season the shrimp (or chicken) with the jerk seasoning and green seasoning, if using.
  • Boil the pasta in salted water according to package directions, then drain.
  • Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet and sear the shrimp until just cooked through; remove and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, melt the butter and sauté the bell peppers, garlic, and thyme until softened.
  • Add the scotch bonnet pepper (if using), coconut milk, heavy cream, paprika, and seafood seasoning; simmer until slightly thickened.
  • Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted into the sauce.
  • Add the cooked pasta and shrimp back into the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce.
  • Garnish with scallions or parsley and serve immediately.