Bang Bang Shrimp with Pasta

 

 

An easy, creamy Bang Bang Shrimp w/ Pasta recipe.

 

 

 

 

 

Sauce

 

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce

2 teaspoons minced garlic

juice of 1/2 lime

1 teaspoon Sriracha

pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

 

Whisk together and set aside.

 

 

Pasta

 

8 ounces pasta (I used fettuccine)

 

In a large pot, cook pasta according to package directions; drain well.

 

Shrimp

 

8 ounces medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (I used a 12 ounce bag of shrimp)

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 teaspoons minced garlic

1 teaspoon smoked paprika (I used regular paprika)

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper - to taste

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

 

Place shrimp onto a baking sheet. Add olive oil, garlic, paprika, salt and pepper, 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.