Description
A creamy, spicy, and slightly sweet Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta combining crunchy shrimp with comforting pasta in a luscious sauce, ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
8 oz spaghetti (or your favorite pasta)
1 lb shrimp (peeled & deveined)
2 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
Salt & pepper to taste
Bang Bang Sauce:
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sweet chili sauce
1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to taste)
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp soy sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Season the shrimp with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove from heat.
- In a bowl, whisk together all the Bang Bang sauce ingredients until smooth.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce, then add the shrimp. Stir everything gently to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped green onions, parsley, or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for extra heat if desired.
- Pro tip: Add a splash of reserved pasta water to the sauce for a silkier texture.
Notes
Use zucchini noodles or whole wheat pasta for a healthier twist.
Add steamed broccoli or sautéed bell peppers for extra veggies.
Increase sriracha or red pepper flakes for more heat.
Use vegan mayo and maple syrup to make it dairy-free.
Grill shrimp instead of pan-frying for a smoky flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Reheat gently in a skillet with a splash of water to keep shrimp tender; avoid microwave reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-fry and boil
- Cuisine: Fusion / American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
