bang bang shrimp pasta
*You can substitute the shrimp with chicken, if desired. When it is just my husband and myself eating, I cut the shrimp ingredients in half, but use the full recipe of sauce because we like it a little more saucy than the original recipe makes it.
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yield
4 -6
prep time
5 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For bang bang shrimp pasta
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1 lbuncooked spaghetti (or pasta of your choice)
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1 1/2 lbraw medium shrimp, peeled and deveined*
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1 1/2 Tbspolive oil
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3 clovegarlic, minced
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1 Tbsppaprika
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1 Tbspfresh parsley, minced
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black pepper, to taste
- FOR THE SAUCE
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1/2 cmayonnaise (no substitutions)
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1/2 cthai sweet chili sauce (in the asian aisle)
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2 clovegarlic, minced
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2 Tbsplime juice
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1/4 tspcrushed red pepper, or to taste
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1 1/2 tsponion powder
How To Make bang bang shrimp pasta
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1Mix all of the sauce ingredients in a large bowl and set aside.
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2Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
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3Place uncooked shrimp (or chicken) in a medium bowl; add the paprika, 3 cloves of garlic and pepper.
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4In a large skillet over medium heat, add the coated shrimp (or chicken). Cook, stirring constantly, until shrimp is opaque or chicken, if using, is no longer pink, about 10 minutes.
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5Remove from heat and set aside.
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6In a large serving bowl, combine the pasta, shrimp/chicken, and sauce mixture. Toss well to coat.
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