Description
A delicious and creamy pasta dish featuring shrimp and Jamaican flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon Jamaican jerk seasoning
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and sliced red bell pepper, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until the peppers soften.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until they turn pink and opaque.
- Pour in the coconut milk and stir in the Jamaican jerk seasoning and lime juice. Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked fettuccine into the skillet, mixing well to coat the pasta with the creamy sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- For added heat, include a pinch of cayenne pepper or some chopped jalapeños.
- Substitute the shrimp with grilled chicken or tofu for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Jamaican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg