Rasta Pasta with Jerk Shrimp and Chicken
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 box Penne or Fettuccine pasta (I used Fettuccine)
- 1 each Red and yellow pepper
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 4 cups water
- 1 Tbsp salt
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 lb Jumbo Shrimp (Optional)
- 11/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (sliced or diced)
Sauce
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1 Tbsp All-purpose flour
- 11/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- 1 cup Mexican shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese shredded
- 2 Tbsp jerk seasoning Walkerwood Marinade
- 1 teaspoon jerk seasoning dry
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper or to taste
Directions
- In a medium pan, add olive oil, garlic, peppers, and saute for 5-7 minutes or desired tenderness and set aside.
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil and follow pasta instructions. Drain water, remove pasta, and set aside.
- In the same large pot for the roux sauce, add butter, heavy whipping cream, and coconut milk. Bring to a boil then slowly whisk the flour into medium-low heat. Allow thickening about 5 minutes then add Sautéed garlic, peppers, cheese jerk seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until fully combined.
- Season clean, peeled and deveined Shrimp with dry jerk seasoning. Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes. Cook accordingly.
- Â Add pasta to sauce and meat if desired mix well
Enjoy/Tastedis