Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp (15g) jerk seasoning rub (dry)
- 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil
- ½ tsp (3g) salt
- 1 lb (450g) fettuccine pasta
- 4 tbsp (56g) unsalted butter
- 3 cloves (15g) garlic, minced
- 2 cups (480ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (100g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ tsp (1g) black pepper
- ½ cup (120ml) reserved pasta water
- 2 tbsp (8g) fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp (15ml) fresh lemon juice
Instructions:
- Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a rolling boil. Add the fettuccine and cook until al dente (usually 1-2 minutes less than package directions). Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water before draining.
- Pat the shrimp completely dry with paper towels. Toss them in a bowl with the jerk seasoning until evenly coated.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the shrimp for 2 minutes per side until caramelized and opaque. Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Sauté the minced garlic until fragrant and golden.
- Pour in the heavy cream and simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens and bubbles.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and black pepper, whisking constantly until the sauce is velvety.
- Toss the cooked fettuccine into the cream sauce. If the sauce is too thick, whisk in the reserved pasta water one tablespoon at a time.
- Return the seared shrimp to the pan, drizzle with lemon juice, and toss gently to coat. Garnish with chopped parsley.