Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta

Ingredients

For the pasta & shrimp:

• 12 oz of spaghetti
• 1 1/2 lbs of medium shrimp peeled and de-veined
• 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 3 tsp paprika
• Black pepper to taste
• 1 1/2 tsp dried parsley

For the Sauce:

• ⅔ cup light mayonnaise
• ½ cup sweet chili sauce
• 2 - 3 cloves garlic minced
• ½ tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp sriracha sauce
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• ⅛ - ¼ tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix all 'sauce' ingredients together then set aside. Use more (or less) sriracha sauce according to your heat level.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, return to pot, and cover to keep warm.
3. Place the uncooked shrimp in a medium bowl and add olive oil, paprika, 3 cloves of minced garlic, and black pepper. Gently toss to coat all of the shrimp.
4. Heat a large skillet on medium high heat and then add the coated uncooked shrimp.
5. Stir constantly while cooking until no longer pink­ about 10 minutes.
6. When shrimp is cooked through, combine it with the spaghetti in the pot and 2/3 of the sauce - toss to coat well. Top with dried parsley.
7. Use the leftover sauce to top off your portion of the meal.

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