Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta

 

Ingredients:
Sauce

½ C. mayo

½ C. sweet chili sauce

1 lime juice

1½ t. sriracha sauce

Pasta and Shrimp

8 oz. spaghetti noodles, cooked according to package directions and drained

12 oz. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

1½ T. olive oil

1 T. fresh garlic, minced

2 t. smoked paprika

½ t. kosher salt

½ t. fresh cracked black pepper

⅛ t. red pepper flakes

fresh chopped parsley or fresh chopped cilantro (optional garnish)

Directions:

Sauce

1. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayo, sweet chili sauce, lime juice, and sriracha sauce until it is smooth. 
2. Set aside

Pasta and Shrimp

1. Using a medium-sized mixing bowl, toss together the shrimp, ½ tablespoon olive oil, fresh minced garlic, paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
2. In a large 12-inch skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
3. Add in the coated shrimp, constantly stirring to ensure the garlic does not burn and the shrimp cooks evenly, about 8 to 10 minutes. 
4. Turn off the stovetop.
5. Leaving the skillet on the stovetop, add the cooked spaghetti and sauce on top of the cooked shrimp. Toss to completely coat the noodles and the shrimp.
6. Garnish with either the fresh chopped parsley or fresh chopped cilantro. 

Serve while hot.