Description
Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta is a creamy, spicy, and tangy pasta dish tossed with juicy shrimp and coated in an irresistible bang bang sauce. Quick, flavorful, and perfect for weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces spaghetti or linguine
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1–2 tablespoons sriracha
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for pasta, and heat a skillet with olive oil.
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, garlic powder, and lime juice until smooth.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Cook the pasta in boiling water until al dente, then drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Assemble the Dish: Season shrimp with salt and pepper, then cook them in the skillet until pink and slightly crisp, about 2–3 minutes per side.
- Cook to Perfection: Toss the cooked pasta with shrimp and pour in the bang bang sauce. Add reserved pasta water as needed to coat evenly.
- Finishing Touches: Sprinkle with fresh green onions for color and crunch.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate warm and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Pat shrimp dry before cooking to achieve a perfect sear.
- Reserve pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency.
- Adjust spice level by varying the amount of sriracha.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: bang bang shrimp pasta, spicy shrimp pasta, creamy shrimp pasta, weeknight pasta, fusion pasta