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Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb of spaghetti or your favorite pasta of choice
  • 1 1/2 lbs of medium shrimp peeled and deveined (or 1 pound boneless chicken, chopped)
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tsp paprika
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley
  • Black pepper to taste

For the Sauce

  • 1/2 cup of Hellmans mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup Thai sweet chili sauce in the asian isle
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 Tablespoons of lime juice
  • 1/4 tsp of crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tablespoon onion powder

The mayo CAN be substituted for Plain yogurt, heavy cream, cream cheese or even sour cream

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix all 'sauce' ingredients together then set aside.
  • Cook pasta, drain.
  • Place the uncooked shrimp OR chicken in a medium bowl, add the paprika, 3 cloves of garlic, pepper
  • In a large skillet, on medium high heat, add the coated uncooked shrimp OR chicken.
  • Stir constantly while cooking until no longer pink- about 10 minutes
  • Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the pasta, shrimp/chicken and sauce mixture and toss WELL.
  • ENJOY!