Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta
Bored with the weeknight dinner routine? This Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta comes together in a flash, and it's packed with delicious layers of flavor! Put it on the menu this week!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 536kcal
Ingredients
For the Sauce
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise or omit sour cream and use ⅔ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 2 tsp sriracha
- 1½ tsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
For the Shrimp
- 16 oz. angel hair pasta
- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 pound large (26-30 counshrimp peeled and deveined but with tail on
- ¼ cup sliced green onions
Instructions
For the Sauce
- Using a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chili sauce, sriracha, garlic, lime juice, paprika and red pepper flakes; whisk together until well combined. Set sauce aside.
For the Shrimp
- Using a large pot, cook pasta according to package instructions.
- Using a large, deep skillet, add butter, olive oil; place over medium heat.
- Using a medium bowl, add garlic, salt, pepper and shrimp; toss until well combined. Transfer coated uncooked shrimp into skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until shrimp are fully cooked and pink in color.
- Add pasta and sauce to skillet; stir until well combined.
- Divide onto plates or pasta dishes and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 536kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 207mg | Sodium: 1061mg | Potassium: 256mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 5.4mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 2.7mg