Jamaican Shrimp Pasta: A Creamy Delight with Turkey Bacon Twist
A delicious dish that combines creamy flavors with shrimp and a hint of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Jamaican
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions; drain.
- In a large skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy; remove and crumble.
- Add olive oil and garlic to the skillet; sauté for 1 minute.
- Add shrimp, cooking until pink; about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, paprika, salt, and black pepper; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Combine pasta with sauce, and stir in crumbled bacon and parsley; serve warm.
Notes
- For extra spice, consider adding some chili flakes.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Jamaican Shrimp Pasta, creamy pasta, turkey bacon