Description
A delicious and creamy Bang Bang Shrimp and Pasta recipe featuring tender shrimp tossed in a spicy-sweet mayo-based sauce, served over perfectly cooked spaghetti noodles. This dish combines bold flavors with a creamy texture for a satisfying meal perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 16 ounces spaghetti noodles
Sauce
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 teaspoons sriracha (optional)
Shrimp
- 10 ounces medium shrimp, thawed, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter
Garnish
- Sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook the spaghetti noodles according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, lime juice, and sriracha (if using) until well combined. Set aside.
- Season the Shrimp: Place the uncooked shrimp in a medium bowl. Add minced garlic, paprika, kosher salt, dried parsley, and black pepper. Toss until the shrimp are evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
- Cook the Shrimp: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through, about 6 minutes.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Transfer the cooked pasta to a large serving bowl or platter. Pour the prepared mayo sauce over the hot pasta and toss gently to combine and coat evenly.
- Add Shrimp: Top the sauced pasta with the cooked shrimp, spreading them evenly over the dish.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle sliced green onions or fresh chopped parsley over the top for garnish. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Use medium shrimp for a good balance of size and cooking time.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of sriracha depending on your spice preference or omit it entirely for a milder dish.
- Butter can be substituted with olive oil for a lighter version.
- You can garnish with fresh parsley in addition to or instead of green onions for a fresh herbal aroma.
- Ensure shrimp are fully thawed before cooking for even cooking.
- Cooking shrimp just until pink prevents them from becoming rubbery.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
