Description
Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta is a quick and flavorful dinner featuring juicy shrimp, tender spaghetti, and a creamy, sweet-and-spicy sauce that comes together in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
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Shrimp and Pasta
- 8 ounces dry spaghetti
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 clove minced garlic
Sauce
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Make the Sauce: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together ⅓ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup heavy cream, ⅓ cup sweet chili sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce, and ¼ teaspoon salt until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook 8 ounces of dry spaghetti according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season the Shrimp: In a large bowl, toss 1 pound of peeled and deveined large shrimp with 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper to evenly coat.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 clove minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Avoid overcooking to keep shrimp tender. Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Heat the Sauce: Lower the skillet heat to medium-low and add the prepared sauce. Warm the sauce for 1 minute while whisking continuously to blend the flavors and heat evenly.
- Combine Pasta and Shrimp: Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet and add the drained spaghetti. Toss everything together in the sauce until well coated and heated through.
Notes
- Store cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-3 days.
- Reheat leftovers gently in the microwave or on the stove, adding a splash of heavy cream to keep the pasta moist.
- Freezing leftovers is not recommended as it may affect the texture of the sauce and shrimp.
- This dish is best served fresh for optimal flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg
