Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta Recipe

Whenever I'm craving a decadent restaurant-style seafood dinner, this creamy, spicy and bold bang bang shrimp pasta recipe is definitely my go-to. All you need to make this seriously easy dish is an Instant Pot, fresh juicy shrimp, and a generous pinch of aromatics!

📝 Ingredients

• 1 pound dried spaghetti
• 3 cloves garlic, (minced)
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil
• 4 1/4 cup water
• 1 pound raw jumbo shrimp, (peeled and deviened)
• 3/4 cup light mayonnaise
• 3/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce, (more as needed)
• 1/2 cup chopped scallions
• Salt (and pepper)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Break the spaghetti noodles in half and place in the Instant Pot. Add the garlic, coconut oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and water. Cover and lock the lid into place.
2. 2Set the Instant Pot on "Pressure Cook High" for 4 minutes. Once it is finished cooking, turn the Instant Pot "Off", then press the button to "Quick Release" the steam, until the valve button drops.
3. 3Meanwhile, in a medium bowl mix the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, lime juice, and Sriracha together.
4. 4Unlock the lid and stir the sauce into the pasta. Let the sauce simmer and thicken 2-3 minutes if needed. Pour in the shrimp and scallions, then mix to combine. Set the Instant Pot on "Sauté" and cook for 2-3 minutes, toss and simmer until the shrimp are pink. Taste, then salt and pepper as needed. Add more Sriracha if desired. Serve warm.