Spicy Shrimp Pasta (Printable Recipe Version)
Crispy shrimp and creamy noodles blend with a spicy kick. A quick, delicious meal done in 30 minutes.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Shrimp Prep
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1 pound of large shrimp, cleaned and deveined
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Half a cup of cornstarch for coating
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A pinch of salt (about ½ teaspoon)
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Half a teaspoon of black pepper
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Smoked paprika, optional, about ¼ teaspoon
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2 tablespoons of any vegetable oil
→ Sauce Mix
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Half a cup of mayo
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A quarter cup of sweet chili sauce
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1-2 tablespoons of Sriracha, depending on your heat tolerance
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1 tablespoon of honey for sweetness
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Juice from one lime, about 1 tablespoon
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2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
→ Pasta Ingredients
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8 ounces of spaghetti or fettuccine, your choice
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2 tablespoons of olive oil
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2 minced garlic cloves
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A quarter cup of grated Parmesan
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¼ cup of chopped green onions for garnish
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Add red chili flakes if you like spice (optional)
# Steps to Make It:
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Mix the shrimp with black pepper, salt, and paprika in a mixing bowl. Coat them well in cornstarch, then shake off the extra. This light coating makes them super crispy!
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Warm up some vegetable oil in a big pan over medium-high heat. Fry the shrimp in small batches, letting them cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side till crispy and golden. Place them on paper towels to soak up extra oil.
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Boil a big pot of salted water. Toss in the pasta and cook till it’s just right—about 8 to 10 minutes. Save a half cup of that pasta water before you drain it!
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In a small bowl, mix together mayo, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, lime juice, and minced garlic. Adjust the spice level as you like—it’s all about the balance!
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Heat olive oil and sauté garlic. Add the noodles, and stir in the sauce. Carefully fold in the crispy shrimp at the end. Top with Parmesan cheese, green onions, and chili flakes if you want a kick. Serve it up warm with a lime wedge on the side!
# Extra Information:
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Toss in veggies like zucchini or bell peppers for more variety.
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Swap shrimp with crispy tofu if you’re going veggie.
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Control the spiciness by tweaking the Sriracha amounts.