Description
Indulge in a culinary journey with this vibrant Jerk Shrimp Pasta Recipe that brings the essence of the Caribbean right to your dinner plate. This dish features succulent shrimp seasoned with bold jerk spices, colorful bell peppers, and a rich, creamy sauce enveloping gluten-free fusilli pasta. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, each bite is a delightful fusion of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Quick and easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, this recipe caters to various dietary needs while ensuring satisfaction for everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz gluten-free fusilli
- 1 1/2 lbs jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 orange bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
- Olive oil
- Heavy cream
- Chicken broth
- Parmesan cheese
- Mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Boil gluten-free fusilli according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a bowl, combine shrimp with jerk seasoning and spices, mixing until coated.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté shrimp for about 1-2 minutes on each side until pink; remove from skillet.
- Add remaining olive oil to the skillet, sauté bell peppers until slightly translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Reduce heat to medium-low; pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, adding remaining spices. Stir well.
- Mix in parmesan and mozzarella cheese until melted.
- Combine cooked pasta and shrimp with the sauce; simmer for an additional 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 175mg