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Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta

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

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

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
  • ½ cup mayonnaise*
  • ¼ 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

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  1. To make the sauce, whisk together mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, garlic, lime juice, Sriracha and red pepper flakes; set aside.
  2. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
  3. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
  4. 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.
  5. In a large bowl, combine pasta, shrimp and mayonnaise mixture.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley.

Notes

  • *Greek yogurt can be substituted.