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Shrimp Rasta Pasta
Tender and juicy shrimp cooked with Jerk Seasoning, penne pasta, and colorful bell peppers, then tossed in with creamy seasoned sauce.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 601 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Jamaican
Ingredients
- 12 oz penne pasta or pasta of your choice
- 1 lb jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp jerk seasoning divided
- kosher salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil divided
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 bell peppers different colors
- 4-6 garlic cloves minced
- 4 green onions sliced
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 15 oz full-fat coconut cream one can
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water to al-dente according to package directions.
- Drain and run under cold water then set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp with half of the jerk seasoning.
- Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat and saute the jerk shrimp for 3-4 minutes; Set aside.
- To the same skillet add the remaining 1 tbsp oil and saute the veggies for 6-7 minutes. Stir in the green onions, jerk seasoning, and paprika. and continue to saute for 1 minute.
- Add the stock and coconut milk and bring to a simmer. Allow the sauce to simmer for 10 minutes to thicken. Add the parmesan cheese, and stir until melted.
- Add the drained pasta to the sauce stir to combine and heat up.
- Serve while warm and enjoy!
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Notes
- Any pasta of your choice. You may use lentil or chickpea pasta to cut down on carbs and add in more protein and fiber.
- Instead of shrimp, you may use chicken
- You may use avocado oil instead of olive oil.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
601kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
24g
(120%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
103mg
(34%)
Sodium
1026mg
(43%)
Potassium
682mg
(19%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
2628IU
(53%)
Vitamin C
56mg
(62%)
Calcium
181mg
(18%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 601
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 601kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 1026mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 682mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 2628IU | 53% |
| Vitamin C | 56mg | 62% |
| Calcium | 181mg | 18% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.