Here’s a vibrant and flavorful recipe for Steak and Shrimp Jerk Pasta — a Caribbean-inspired dish with spicy jerk seasoning, tender steak, succulent shrimp, and a creamy pasta sauce.
🥩🍤 Steak & Shrimp Jerk Pasta
Ingredients (Serves 4)
Protein:
- 8 oz sirloin steak, thinly sliced
- 8 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2–3 tbsp jerk seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Pasta & Sauce:
- 12 oz fettuccine or linguine
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook Pasta
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
2️⃣ Cook Steak & Shrimp
- Toss steak and shrimp with jerk seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear steak 2–3 minutes per side until desired doneness; remove and set aside.
- Cook shrimp 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque; remove and set aside.
3️⃣ Make Sauce
- In the same skillet, melt butter.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in heavy cream and broth; simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper. Adjust thickness with reserved pasta water if needed.
4️⃣ Combine
- Toss pasta with sauce.
- Add steak and shrimp back in, gently mixing to coat.
5️⃣ Serve
- Garnish with parsley or cilantro and serve immediately.
Tips & Variations
- Add a squeeze of lime for extra brightness.
- Use scallions or roasted cherry tomatoes for more flavor and color.
- For extra heat, add cayenne or red pepper flakes.
I can also give you a one-pan version where pasta, steak, and shrimp cook together for minimal cleanup and faster prep if you want.
Do you want me to make that one-pan version?
