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Delicious creamy Jamaican Shrimp Rasta Pasta with colorful peppers and shrimp

Creamy Jamaican Shrimp Rasta Pasta

Decadent shrimp in a creamy coconut sauce harmonized with colorful bell peppers and pasta, perfect for any cozy dinner night.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Caribbean, Fusion
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Base
  • 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne) Choose your preferred pasta shape.
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined Frozen shrimp can be used, just thaw before cooking.
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 each bell pepper (red, yellow, or green), sliced Use any color bell pepper.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
Seasonings
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional) Add for extra heat.
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • to taste fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish

Method
 

Cooking Pasta
  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
Making the Sauce
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until translucent.
  2. Add the sliced bell pepper and shrimp to the skillet. Cook until the shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Pour in the coconut milk, paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir and let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine, ensuring the pasta is well coated with the sauce.
  5. Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro before serving.

Notes

Prep ingredients ahead to speed up the process. Adjust the spice level to your preference. Experiment with different pasta shapes for variety.