Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta Salad
Bang bang shrimp pasta salad marries the spicy sweet flavors of bang bang shrimp with cool, refreshing pasta salad. With a few easy shortcuts, you'll have this zesty pasta salad with shrimp on the table in no time at all!
Servings: 8
Calories: 490kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb small shell pasta
- 1 18 oz pkg frozen popcorn shrimp cooked according to package instructions
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tsp sriracha sauce add more if you like things on the spicier side
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- thinly sliced green onions optional
Instructions
- Cook the shrimp according to the package instructions, then let it cool completely.
- While the shrimp's cooking, cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and run under cold water, stirring, to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
- In a large bowl combine the mayo, chili sauce, garlic powder, lime juice, and sriracha. Stir together until evenly incorporated.
- Add both the cooled, cooked pasta and the cooled, cooked shrimp to the bowl. Stir until evenly combined.
- Serve & enjoy!
Notes
- Add chopped or shredded lettuce to this pasta salad to turn it into a refreshing meal.
- Don't just garnish this with cilantro! You can also add a drizzle of extra sriracha, thinly sliced green onions, and/or a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes.
- Want this to be completely mild or extra spicy? Adjust the sriracha to suit the tastes accordingly.
Nutrition
Calories: 490kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 444mg | Potassium: 316mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 89IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg