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Bang bang shrimp pasta in a pan with a bite on a fork
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Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta

Tender shrimp, silky spaghetti, and a creamy no-cook bang bang sauce make this a 20-minute meal that tastes like takeout at home.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Servings: 4

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces spaghetti noodles
  • 10 ounces shrimp deveined and peeled
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • red pepper flakes

For the Sauce:

  • ½ cup mayonnaise regular, light, or Greek yogurt
  • ⅓ cup sweet Thai chili sauce
  • ½ lime juiced
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce or to taste

Instructions

  • Make the sauce by mixing together sweet Thai chili sauce, mayonnaise, lime juice, and sriracha. Set aside.
  • Cook spaghetti noodles according to direction on box and then drain.
  • Meanwhile, season the shrimp with salt, pepper, and paprika. Melt the butter in a 12 inch pan and add the shrimp. Cook over medium heat 1-2 minutes per side, until shrimp are pink and curl into a "C" shape. adding the garlic the last 30 seconds.
  • Turn off the heat and add the pasta and sauce and toss together. Sprinkle with cilantro and chili flakes.

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Notes

  • Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days. Avoid freezing the sauce as it will separate when thawed.
  • Consume within 2 days, and reheat gently on the stovetop or 50 percent microwave heat to prevent the shrimp from drying out and toughening.

Nutrition

Calories: 562kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 550mg | Potassium: 346mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 329IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg