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Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta

Bang Bang shrimp pasta in a pan with limes and a crazy sauce
  • Serves:  6
  • Prep Time:  5 min
  • Cook Time:  20 min

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces long, thin pasta such as fettuccine or spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil or butter
  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, about 30
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ¾ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha, plus more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • Crushed peanuts, for serving (optional)
  • Toasted coconut flakes, for serving (optional)
  • Green onions, thinly sliced, for serving (optional)

Method

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook the pasta until al dente, according to the package instructions. Drain.

  2. Meanwhile, make the shrimp and sauce. Melt the coconut oil in a large skillet set over medium-heat. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring until opaque, about 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer the shrimp to a plate.

  3. Add the whipping cream to the skillet along with the chili sauce, garlic, ginger, Sriracha and salt, stir to combine. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the sauce has slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.

  4. Add the pasta, shrimp and lime juice to the skillet and toss until the pasta is completely coated with sauce.

  5. Serve topped with peanuts, coconut flakes and green onions.