Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta

Ingredients

• 8 oz Spaghetti
• 8 oz Medium shrimp (Peeled and deveined)
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 3 Garlic (Minced)
• 1 tsp Smoked paprika (Or more, to taste)
• Kosher salt (To taste)
• Freshly ground black pepper (To taste)
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley leaves (Chopped; for garnish)
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise (The source marks this ingredient with an asterisk but provides no corresponding note)
• 0.25 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
• 2 Garlic (Pressed)
• 0.5 Lime juice (Juice of 1/2 lime; or more, to taste)
• 1 tsp Sriracha (Optional)
• Crushed red pepper flakes (A pinch)

Steps

1. 1

   To make the sauce, whisk together the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, pressed garlic, lime juice, Sriracha if using, and crushed red pepper flakes. Set the sauce aside.

2. 2

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions. Drain well.

3. 3

   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat it with nonstick spray.

4. 4

   Place the shrimp on the prepared baking sheet. Add the olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper, then gently toss to coat.

5. 5

   Roast the shrimp until pink, firm, and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.

6. 6

   In a large bowl, combine the drained spaghetti, roasted shrimp, and prepared mayonnaise mixture. Toss to coat.

7. 7

   Serve immediately, garnished with the chopped parsley.

Notes

The source marks mayonnaise with an asterisk, but no corresponding explanatory note is included in the provided recipe data.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• pasta
• quick
• seafood
• oven-roasted