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Jerk Shrimp Pasta

This creamy, jerk shrimp pasta is slightly spicy, with the warm flavors of jerk seasoning seared into the shrimp and sprinkled into the sauce. Made with sautéd bell peppers for additional sweetness, this smooth, rich sauce is tossed over rigatoni to create a snazzy pasta dish.  
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 1 pound shrimp
  • 1 tsp jerk seasoning
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 bell peppers
  • 3 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp jerk seasoning
  • ½ tsp coarse salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ⅔ cup heavy cream
  • 1 pound pasta (cooked)
  • ¼ cup or more of pasta water (optional)

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1 cup of pasta water for the sauce.
  • On medium high heat, melt butter and sauté peppers, garlic, jerk seasoning and salt. Sauté until peppers are tender.
  • Add lemon juice and heavy cream. Stir until well combined and smooth.
  • Return shrimp to the pan.
  • Stir in cooked pasta, adding pasta water if needed

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Nutrition

Calories: 362kcal Carbohydrates: 45g Protein: 20g Fat: 11g Saturated Fat: 7g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 3g Trans Fat: 0.1g Cholesterol: 121mg Sodium: 399mg Potassium: 374mg Fiber: 3g Sugar: 3g Vitamin A: 1459IU Vitamin C: 39mg Calcium: 69mg Iron: 1mg