Description
A quick and flavorful dish featuring succulent shrimp in a creamy, spicy sauce served over pasta.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces linguine or spaghetti
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha (adjust for spice preference)
- 2 teaspoons honey
- ¼ cup green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with salted water and bring it to a boil. Add linguine or spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- While the pasta cooks, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and stir until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
- Toss in the peeled and deveined shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until they become pink and opaque.
- In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and honey.
- Combine cooked pasta with the shrimp in the skillet. Pour the sauce over the pasta and shrimp, tossing well to coat.
- If necessary, add a splash of reserved pasta water to achieve the desired creaminess.
- Serve hot, garnished with thinly sliced green onions.
Notes
Taste the sauce after mixing to ensure balanced flavors. Adjust Sriracha based on your spice preference.