Description
Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta is a creamy, spicy, and sweet dish featuring sautéed shrimp and spaghetti coated in a delicious bang bang sauce. This quick and easy recipe takes only 25 minutes to prepare, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 ounces shrimp (peeled, deveined)
- 8 ounces spaghetti noodles
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sweet Thai chili sauce
- ½ teaspoon sriracha sauce (or more to taste)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional Garnish: chopped green onions, red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the Bang Bang Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet Thai chili sauce, sriracha sauce, and honey until smooth. Adjust sriracha for desired spice.
- Cook the Spaghetti Noodles: Boil salted water in a large pot. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the Shrimp: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink (about 3-4 minutes).
- Combine Everything: Add the drained spaghetti and the prepared bang bang sauce to the skillet with the shrimp. Toss until well combined and heat through for an additional minute.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve immediately. Garnish with chopped green onions or red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
- Use quality shrimp for the best taste and texture.
- Cook noodles al dente for optimal texture.
- Adjust the sriracha level to control the spiciness.
- Garnish generously for enhanced presentation and flavor.
- Serve immediately for the freshest taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg