Shrimp Pasta Jamaican Style (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 pound shrimp, deveined and peeled
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1 medium onion, chopped finely
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1 can coconut milk (14 ounces)
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8 ounces of linguine or fettuccine
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2 cloves of minced garlic
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1 tablespoon of olive oil
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1 diced bell pepper (yellow or red)
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1 tablespoon lime juice (freshly squeezed)
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1 tablespoon of jerk seasoning
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Salt and pepper to your liking
→ For Serving
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A quarter cup of fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
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Wedges of lime
# Instructions:
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Boil your pasta in salty water till it’s firm but cooked (about 8 to 10 minutes). Save a cup of that water, then drain it off.
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Warm the olive oil in a wide pan over medium heat. Toss in the onion and cook it until soft (3-4 minutes). Then add garlic and bell pepper, cooking a couple more minutes.
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Turn the heat to medium-high. Add the shrimp, flavor with jerk seasoning, salt, and pepper, and cook for 3-4 minutes until they’re pink.
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Pour in coconut milk and fresh lime juice. Let it bubble gently for 3-5 minutes to mix the flavors. Use the reserved pasta water to thin it out if it seems thick.
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Put the drained pasta into the skillet. Stir it together with the sauce until it’s coated well. Taste and adjust seasoning if it’s needed.
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Top it off with chopped cilantro and pass around lime wedges for squeezing.
# Notes:
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Stir in cream cheese to make it richer.
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Feel free to throw in extra veggies if you like.
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It’s a simple meal for busy nights.