Description
A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring shrimp and Jamaican jerk seasoning, perfect for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon Jamaican jerk seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and diced red bell pepper, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until they turn pink and are cooked through.
- Pour in the coconut milk and stir in the Jamaican jerk seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet, tossing to combine everything well. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add extra jerk seasoning or a dash of hot sauce.
- You can substitute the shrimp with chicken or tofu for a different protein option.
- For a lighter version, use whole wheat pasta or zucchini noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Jamaican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg