Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Jerk Shrimp Pasta Recipe, a delightful Caribbean-inspired dish that comes together in just 20 minutes. Featuring tender shrimp seasoned with jerk spices paired with colorful bell peppers, this creamy pasta dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. With gluten-free fusilli as the base, every bite is packed with bold flavors and luscious textures. Whether you’re looking for a quick meal or a special dish to impress your friends, this jerk shrimp pasta is not only easy to prepare but also offers a taste of paradise right at your dinner 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)
- 2 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 6 oz parmesan cheese
- 3 oz mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 tsp roasted garlic powder
- 1 3/4 tbsp jerk seasoning
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 3/4 tsp OliveNation red bell pepper seasoning
- 1 1/4 tsp OliveNation Hungarian paprika
- 1/8 tsp OliveNation ginger powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Boil gluten-free fusilli according to package instructions until al dente (8–10 minutes).
- In a bowl, coat shrimp with jerk seasoning, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook seasoned shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side until slightly pink. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté sliced peppers until translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Add heavy cream, chicken broth, remaining seasoning, and stir well.
- Incorporate parmesan and mozzarella cheeses until melted into the sauce.
- Mix in cooked pasta and shrimp; stir until combined and heated through.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 150mg