Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta
Spicy Creamy Shrimp Pasta Delight
Ingredients:
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 oz spaghetti or your choice of pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Sauce:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
Juice of 1 lime
1 teaspoon Sriracha or to taste
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons chopped green onions for garnish
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro for garnish
Directions:
Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Season shrimp with salt and pepper and cook until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside.
In the same pan, combine mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, minced garlic, lime juice, Sriracha, and heavy cream. Stir over medium heat until the sauce is heated through.
Add the cooked pasta and shrimp to the sauce, tossing to combine and coat everything evenly.
Serve hot, garnished with green onions and cilantro.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes
Kcal: Approximately 650 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings