Jamaican Honey Jerk Salmon Rasta Pasta

Instructions

  1. Boil a large pot of water. Add olive oil, garlic powder, and black pepper. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Season the salmon with jerk seasoning, complete seasoning, cayenne, garlic powder, adobo, oregano, black and white pepper, and honey.
  3. In a skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until bubbly. Add salmon and cook to your preferred doneness. Halfway through, drizzle 5 tbsp honey over the salmon. Remove some salmon and cut into bite-sized pieces for the pasta later.
  4. In the same skillet, melt butter. Add onions, bell peppers, and thyme. Sauté for 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute.
  5. Pour in heavy cream and coconut milk. Bring to a semi-boil. Season with adobo, jerk seasoning, complete seasoning, and salt.
  6. Stir in all cheeses until melted and sauce is smooth.
  7. Add cooked pasta to the sauce and fold in the bite-sized salmon pieces. Stir until evenly coated and heated through.
  8. Plate and serve immediately.

Recipe Details

  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • Cook Time: 25 min
  • Total Time: 45 min
  • Servings: 4
  • Difficulty: Medium

Variations & Substitutions

  • Use shrimp instead of salmon for a different seafood twist.
  • Swap penne pasta with fettuccine or linguine.
  • Use dairy-free cheese and cream for a vegan-friendly version.
  • Adjust jerk seasoning for more or less heat.

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