Creamy Jamaican Shrimp Pasta
This Creamy Jamaican Shrimp Pasta is a fast, easy, and crowd-pleasing dish perfect for weeknights or impressing guests. The creamy, slightly spicy, tropical flavors come together in under 30 minutes.
Equipment
- Large skillet For sautéing aromatics, vegetables, and shrimp, and combining with pasta and sauce.
- Pot For cooking pasta.
- Colander For draining pasta.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces pasta fettuccine or linguine recommended
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 bell pepper diced (red or yellow)
- 1 14 ounce can coconut milk full-fat for richest texture
- 1 tablespoon Jamaican jerk seasoning Adjust to your spice preference
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- salt and pepper to taste
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro chopped (for garnish)
- lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions, reserving about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.1 pound large shrimp
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.1 pound large shrimp
- Add minced garlic and diced bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for another 3-5 minutes until the bell pepper is tender-crisp.1 pound large shrimp
- Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until pink and opaque. Do not overcook.1 pound large shrimp
- Pour in coconut milk and sprinkle with Jamaican jerk seasoning. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.1 pound large shrimp
- Stir in fresh lime juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste.1 pound large shrimp
- Add drained pasta to the skillet with the shrimp and sauce. Toss gently to coat. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.1 pound large shrimp
- Ladle pasta into bowls, garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.1 pound large shrimp
Notes
This recipe is dairy-free. The creaminess comes from coconut milk. For extra spice, add cayenne pepper or scotch bonnet pepper. Broccoli florets, snap peas, or spinach can be added with the shrimp. Penne or rotini pasta can be used instead of fettuccine or linguine. Cubed chicken or firm tofu can be substituted for shrimp. Toasted coconut flakes or chopped toasted almonds can be added for crunch.