Jamaican Shrimp Rasta Pasta
Ingredients
- 4 cups or 400g of large shrimp
- 4 tbsp of jerk sauce
- 1-2 tsp of adobo seasoning
- 350 g of penne pasta
- 2 crushed garlic cloves
- 1/2 yellow capsicum pepper
- 1/2 red capsicum pepper
- 1/2 green capsicum pepper
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 tsp of garlic seasoning
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp of paprika
- 3 green onions/spring onions
- 1/2 a cup of parmesan
- 1/2 a cup of mozzarella
- 1/2 a cup of cheddar
- Oil
Directions
- 1
Marinate shrimp with 2 tbsp of jerk sauce and 1/4 tsp of adobo. Refrigerate for 10 minutes or while you prepare the pasta.
- 2
Boil salted water in a saucepan. Once the water has boiled add 350g of penne pasta and cook for 10-12 minutes. When the pasta is ready drain and set aside to add to the Rasta pasta sauce later.
- 3
While the pasta cooks heat a splash of oil in a pan. Then, add shrimps and cook on both sides for 3-4 minutes. Remove from the pot and set shrimp aside for later.
- 4
Next, add 2-3 chopped garlic cloves, ½ a chopped red bell pepper, ½ a yellow red bell pepper, ½ a green bell pepper, and spring onions/green onions/scallions to the same saucepan that the shrimp was cooked in. Make sure you leave all the shrimp juices in the saucepan for more flavour. Then stir and cook for a 2-3 minutes or until fragrant.
- 5
Pour 3 cups of double cream into the saucepan. Then add 1/2 tsp of adobo, 1 tbsp of jerk sauce, 2 tsp of paprika, ¼ tsp of onion powder, ¼ garlic powder and stir on a low heat for 5 mins while it thickens.
- 6
Once the sauce has thickened add ½ a cup of mozzarella, ½ cup of parmesan, ½ a cup of cheddar and stir.
- 7
Add 350g of the cooked penne pasta, jerk shrimp, and stir. Leave the Rasta pasta to cook on a low heat for a few more minutes and serve!
Jamaican Shrimp Rasta Pasta
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About this Recipe
Craving a vibrant, flavorful pasta dish that transports you straight to the Caribbean? This Jamaican Shrimp Rasta Pasta delivers a mouth-watering celebration of spice, cheese, and succulent shrimp, ready in about 30 minutes.
What makes this Rasta Pasta truly special is the harmonious blend of rich, creamy sauces with the bold kick of jerk seasoning and the fresh crunch of colorful bell peppers. It’s a hearty yet quick meal, combining multiple cheeses to create an incredibly satisfying texture that perfectly coats the penne pasta.
Prepare your taste buds for an explosion of Caribbean-inspired flavors, where the heat of jerk sauce is beautifully balanced by a luxurious, cheesy cream sauce. You'll experience tender, seasoned shrimp nestled among al dente penne and vibrant, crisp bell peppers—yellow, red, and green—that add both color and a pleasant bite. This dish is designed to be a comforting yet exciting meal, perfect for a lively lunch or a satisfying dinner.
- Feel free to adjust the spice level by using more or less jerk sauce, or adding a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- While shrimp is delicious here, you could easily substitute it with chicken or a mix of sautéed vegetables for a different take.
- If you don't have all three cheeses (Parmesan, mozzarella, and cheddar) on hand, you can certainly use your favorite combination of melting cheeses.
This Jamaican Shrimp Rasta Pasta is a fantastic centerpiece for any meal, whether you're serving it as a quick and flavorful lunch or a vibrant, comforting dinner. It’s a dish that stands beautifully on its own, bringing a festive Caribbean flair to your table.