Best Shrimp Rasta Pasta…Hands Down!

Описание: Get ready for a creamy, flavorful Caribbean classic! This Shrimp Rasta Pasta is packed with bold spices, tender shrimp, colorful bell peppers, and a creamy sauce with just the right amount of jerk seasoning. It’s comfort food with island vibes- The best Rasta Pasta ever…Hand down!

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Shrimp Rasta Pasta

Ingredients (4 servings)

1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined
12 oz pasta (penne, linguine, or fettuccine)
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, finely diced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp old bay seasoning
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
1 Tbsp paprika
tsp Sazon
½ tsp allspice
1 tsp fresh thyme
1Tbsp chopped parsley or cilantro
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (or more to taste)
1–2 tsp jerk seasoning
Salt & black pepper, to taste


Instructions:

1. Cook Pasta
Bring salted water and oil to a boil. Cook pasta al dente per box instructions, reserve ½ cup pasta water.

2. Marinate Shrimp
Toss shrimp with old bay seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, allspice, black pepper, jerk seasoning. Let sit 10–15 minutes.

3. Cook Shrimp
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high.
Add shrimp, cook 2–3 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.

4. Make the Sauce
In the same pan, sauté onion and peppers until softened (5 minutes).
Add garlic, cook 1 minute.
Stir in heavy cream, sazon, allspice, thyme, parsley, black pepper, and paprika. Bring to a gentle simmer (4–5 minutes).
Stir in Parmesan and pepper jack cheese and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and more jerk seasoning if desired.

5. Combine
Add pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat.
Add shrimp back in, mixing gently. Use pasta water if sauce is too thick.
Add mor Parmesan and pepper jack cheese if needed to thicken sauce.

6. Finish & Serve
Plate pasta, and add extra Parmesan cheese if you like… serve hot and enjoy!