Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta
Description
Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta features spaghetti combined with shrimp that are oven-roasted after being tossed with olive oil, garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. The shrimp develops a tender yet firm texture and a lightly smoky flavor from the paprika. The creamy sauce has a base of mayonnaise mixed with Thai sweet chili sauce, pressed garlic, lime juice, and optional sriracha and crushed red pepper flakes, providing a tangy, spicy, and slightly sweet contrast. Once combined with the cooked pasta, the textures come together into a rich yet balanced dish.
This pasta works well as a main course offering a different take on shrimp pasta with its creamy, spicy sauce and bold seasoning. The fresh chopped parsley adds a touch of brightness as a garnish.
The recipe notes suggest that Greek yogurt can be substituted for mayonnaise to change the sauce texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 8 ounces Shrimp peeled and deveined, medium
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika or more, to taste
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped fresh leaves
For the sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 2 cloves garlic pressed
- lime or more, to taste, juice of 1/2 lime
- 1 teaspoon sriracha optional
- Pinch 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
- Greek yogurt can replace mayonnaise for a lighter sauce consistency and tang.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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