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Jerk Shrimp Pasta

Jerk Shrimp Pasta

This jerk shrimp pasta recipe combines spicy shrimp, sweet onions, and a light sauce, perfect for a quick meal.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Marinating Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course main, Pasta
Cuisine American, caribbean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 424 kcal

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • large pot
  • skillet

Ingredients
  

Jerk Shrimp Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons jerk seasoning or to taste
  • ¼ cup lime juice or pineapple juice
  • ¼ cup olive oil divided
  • 1 Tablespoon honey
  • 1 pound medium shrimp raw, peeled and deveined
  • 8 ounces angel hair pasta
  • ½ medium sweet onion cut into long slices
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • fresh cilantro or parsley optional garnish

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Combine jerk seasoning, lime or pineapple juice, 2 Tablespoons of the olive oil, and the honey in a large bowl. Whisk well to combine. Add shrimp and stir to coat. Let rest at room temperature for 15-20 minutes or in the refrigerator for up to 1 hour. (Don't go longer!)
  • While the shrimp is marinating, bring a large pot of water to a rapid boil. Add a generous pinch of salt, then cook the pasta just to al dente. Scoop out a small amount of the pasta water, then drain the rest and set the pasta aside.
  • When ready to cook the shrimp, warm remaining 2 Tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pour in the shrimp and the marinade. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, watching closely, just until they are opaque and cooked through. Remove shrimp to a plate and set aside.
  • Keep the skillet over medium-high heat and add the butter. When melted, add the sliced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, until tender and lightly browned. Add pasta to the skillet and toss well to combine, adding a few Tablespoons of pasta water as desired to thin out the sauce.
  • Return shrimp to the pan, garnish with chopped fresh cilantro or parsley, and serve right away.

Notes

Don’t skip the marinating step for the best flavor!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 424kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 8gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 118mgPotassium: 276mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1369IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 2mg
Keyword dinner, jerk seasoning, jerk shrimp pasta, pasta, Quick Meal, shrimp
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