Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta

Ingredients
  

For the Crispy Breadcrumbs:

  • 1 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup fresh or Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/8 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/8 tsp. black pepper, freshly ground
  • Pinch cayenne pepper
  • Pinch garlic powder

For the Shrimp Pasta:

  • Cooking spray
  • 1/2 cup whole-milk plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp. Asian chili-garlic sauce, such as sambal oelek
  • 1 tsp. honey
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • Juice of 2 medium limes, divided
  • 12 ounces dry spaghetti
  • 1-pound medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and uncooked
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more for the pasta water
  • 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 2 medium scallions, thinly sliced, divided

Instructions
 

To prepare the shrimp pasta:

  • Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the breadcrumbs, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder; cook, stirring constantly, until golden, crispy, and fragrant, 4 to 5 minutes; set aside.
  • Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and pre-heat to 400°F.
  • Lightly coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray; set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Meanwhile, whisk the yogurt, chili-garlic sauce, honey, garlic powder, and half of the lime juice together in a small bowl; set aside.
  • When the water is boiling, add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes or according to package instructions.
  • While pasta is cooking, pat the shrimp dry and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Season with the salt, black pepper, and cayenne and stir to coat; spread in an even layer.
  • Roast until the shrimp are opaque and pink, stirring once halfway through, 6 to 8 minutes total.
  • Remove from oven and drizzle the remaining lime juice over the shrimp and toss to coat, scraping up any flavorful bits on the baking sheet.
  • Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
  • Pour in the yogurt sauce and toss to evenly coat the pasta.
  • Add the shrimp and any juices from the baking sheet, along with half of the scallions, and gently toss again.
  • Generously sprinkle each serving with the crispy breadcrumbs and remaining scallions.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

The sauce can be made up to 1 day in advance and stored in a covered container in the refrigerator.
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