Description
This spicy shrimp spaghetti is a delightful fusion of flavors, combining shrimp, spaghetti noodles, and a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti noodles
- 10 ounces shrimp (deveined and peeled)
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- red pepper flakes
- ½ cup mayonnaise (regular, light, or Greek yogurt)
- ⅓ cup sweet Thai chili sauce
- ½ lime (juiced)
- 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce (or to taste)
Instructions
- Make the sauce by mixing together mayonnaise, sweet Thai chili sauce, lime juice, and sriracha. Set aside.
- Cook spaghetti noodles according to direction on box and then drain.
- Meanwhile, season the shrimp with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Melt the butter in a 12-inch pan and add the shrimp. Cook over medium heat 1-2 minutes per side, until shrimp are pink and curl into a “C” shape. Adding the garlic in the last 30 seconds.
- Turn off the heat and add the pasta and sauce and toss together. Sprinkle with cilantro and chili flakes.
Notes
- This dish can be served with extra lime wedges on the side.
- Adjust the amount of sriracha based on your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Saute
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg