Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta

     

Who doesn't love Bonefish Grill's Bang Bang Shrimp?! This copycat pasta is so easy to make, and packs so much flavor, with just the right amount of kick!

ingredients

1 box of pasta (I suggest penne or spaghetti)

1 pound of medium shrimp, peeled & deveined

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 teaspoons paprika

1 tablespoon fresh parsley

black pepper to taste

{Bang Bang Sauce}

1/2 cup mayonnaise 

1/2 cup thai sweet chili sauce

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons of lime juice

1/4 teaspoons of crushed red pepper flakes

1/2 tablespoon onion powder

instructions

{1}

In a large bowl, mix all of the sauce ingredients together and set aside. 

{2}

Cook pasta al dente, drain.

{3}

Mix together shrimp, paprika, 3 cloves of garlic, a third of the parsley and black pepper.

{4}

In a large skillet, over medium high heat, add coated shrimp. Stir constantly while cooking until no longer pink - about 10 minutes.

{5}

In a large serving dish, combine the pasta, shrimp and sauce and toss really well. Top with remaining parsley for garnish and enjoy!