Flavorful Jamaican Shrimp Pasta Recipe: A Hearty Twist with Turkey Bacon
Enjoy a delightful blend of flavors in this flavorful Jamaican shrimp pasta, featuring a unique twist with turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Jamaican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Jamaican jerk seasoning
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until vegetables are tender.
- Add shrimp and jerk seasoning; cook until shrimp turn pink.
- Stir in coconut milk and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the shrimp mixture until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
- This dish is best served immediately for optimal flavor.
- Feel free to customize the vegetable mix based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 150 milligrams
Keywords: Jamaican, shrimp, pasta, turkey bacon, flavorful