Description

Creamy, spicy, and irresistibly tangy shrimp pasta that comes together in under 30 minutes. A perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and zest for a quick, flavorful meal.

Ingredients

• 8 ounces spaghetti or linguine pasta
• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ¾ cup mayonnaise
• ⅓ cup sweet chili sauce
• 2 limes, juiced
• 1–2 tablespoons sriracha (adjust to taste)
• 1 tablespoon honey
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onions or cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente. Drain, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.
In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, lime juice, sriracha, honey, garlic powder, paprika, and salt until smooth. Set aside.
Pat shrimp dry and season lightly with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then cook shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove from pan.
In the same skillet, add pasta and sauce, tossing to coat evenly. Add a splash of pasta water as needed for creaminess.
Return shrimp to the skillet and stir gently until heated through. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Garnish with green onions or cilantro and serve warm with lime wedges if desired.

Notes

For a lighter version, use light mayonnaise or replace half with Greek yogurt. Add vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for extra texture. Best served immediately, but leftovers keep up to 2 days in the refrigerator.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American