Jerk Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo
Our Jerk Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo draws inspiration from Jamaican rasta pasta. It features an authentic Alfredo technique, with a subtle jerk flavor and jerk shrimp on top for a smooth, spicy fusion pasta dish ready in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- 20shrimp (shells removed and devained)
- 2 tspjerk marinade
- 2 tspSalted Butter
- 8 ozfettuccine (or other long pasta noodle)
- 2 tspjerk marinade
- 8 ozButter, cubed
- 8 ozParmesan (plus additional ), for serving
- 2green onions ( slice, ), thinly for serving
Instructions
- 1
Toss shrimp with 2 tsp jerk marinade in a small bowl. Set aside.
- 2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. The water should taste like sea water; using about 1 tablespoon of salt for every 4 cups of water. Drop the pasta in the water cook about until very al dente, pliable but still has a tough texture (about 2 minutes less than the package instructions)
- 3
Meanwhile, heat 2 teaspoons of butter in a saute pan or large frying pan with high sides, over medium-high heat. Cook for 4-5 minutes, turning once, until bright orange, lightly caramelized and just cooked through. Transfer the shrimp to a bowl and set aside.
- 4
Without cleaning the pan, return it to low heat. Remove 1 1⁄2 cups of pasta water and set aside. Add the remaining 2 teaspoons of jerk marinade, ¼ cup of pasta water, and remaining 8 ounces of butter. Stir with a whisk or tongs to emulsify the butter, water, and jerk.
- 5
Add the fettuccine noodles and toss to coat in the butter sauce. It will be creamy and glossy. Add additional pasta water, 2 tablespoons at a time, if necessary to get a creamy consistency.
- 6
Add the Parmesan, a handful at a time, stirring after each addition, until melted and blended into the butter sauce. Again, add pasta water, 2 tablespoons at time, to maintain a very creamy consistency.
- 7
Add the jerk shrimp into the fettuccine alfredo and toss to coat in the sauce. Garnish with thinly sliced green onions and grated parmesan. Serve family style in a large bowl, or plate individually.