Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta

Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Yield 4 servings

The favorite bang bang shrimp is turned into the creamiest, easiest pasta dishes of all!

Ingredients

• 8 ounces spaghetti
• 8 ounces medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, or more, to taste
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
For the sauce
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, pressed
• Juice of 1/2 lime, or more, to taste
• 1 teaspoon Sriracha, optional
• Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

• To make the sauce, whisk together mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, garlic, lime juice, Sriracha and red pepper flakes; set aside.
• In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
• Place shrimp onto the prepared baking sheet. Add olive oil, garlic, paprika, salt and pepper, to taste, and gently toss to combine. Place into oven and roast just until pink, firm and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine pasta, shrimp and mayonnaise mixture.
• Serve immediately, garnished with parsley.

Notes

Adapted from Skinny Mom