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Rasta Pasta with Shrimp

Cultural Context

Rasta Pasta is a vibrant dish that embodies the spirit of Jamaican cuisine, blending Italian pasta with Caribbean flavors. It reflects the cultural fusion of the island, often celebrated in Rastafarian communities, where colorful ingredients and bold spices come together. This dish has gained popularity beyond Jamaica, with many variations appearing in Caribbean restaurants worldwide, showcasing the versatility of pasta in tropical cooking.

JamaicanJMmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
8 oz panet noodles
1 tablespoon liquid crab boil
1 teaspoon salt
1 lb shrimp
2 tablespoons jerk seasoning
2 lobster tails
4 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
1/4 cup parsley
1 lemon (juiced)
1 cup half and half
1 cup cream of chicken soup
1 cup chicken broth
to taste random seasonings
1/4 cup scallions
1 cup cheese

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

heavy cream

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parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

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1

Prep the noodles by adding oil, liquid crab boil, and salt to the water before adding the Panet noodles.

2

Season the shrimp with jerk seasoning.

3

Butterfly the lobster tails by cutting them down the center and pulling the meat through to lay it neatly on top.

4

Season the lobster meat with your favorite seafood seasonings.

5

Prepare the butter sauce by adding butter, garlic, Old Bay seasoning, parsley, and a dash of lemon; let it simmer on low heat.

6

Put the lobster tails in the oven.

7

Take the lobster tails out of the oven halfway through cooking, add the butter sauce on top, and return them to the oven for a few more minutes.

8

Cook the shrimp in a skillet with butter for 2 minutes on each side; remove the shrimp from the skillet.

9

Add bell peppers, garlic, and parsley to the skillet and sauté for a few minutes.

10

Add half and half, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, random seasonings, jerk seasoning, cooked noodles, and cooked shrimp to the skillet; mix well.

11

Add cheese, prep garnishes, plate the food, and serve.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéing

Equipment Needed

skilletoven

Spice Level:

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Allergens

shellfishdairy

Also Known As

Rasta PastaShrimp Rasta Pasta

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