Description
Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta is a flavor-packed, quick dinner that’s creamy, spicy, and perfect for a restaurant-style meal at home. Juicy shrimp are seared to perfection, then served over spaghetti tossed in a bold Bang Bang sauce made with sweet chili, sriracha, and garlic. This easy recipe is ideal for weeknight meals, spicy dinner ideas, or when you want something fun and impressive with minimal effort.
Ingredients
250g spaghetti
400g raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon sriracha
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped green onions or parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti until al dente, then reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain.
2. In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, lime juice, and a pinch of salt to make the sauce.
3. Pat shrimp dry and season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
5. In the same skillet, lower heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
6. Add cooked spaghetti to the skillet and pour in the prepared sauce. Toss well to coat, using pasta water as needed to loosen.
7. Plate the saucy pasta and top with the cooked shrimp.
8. Garnish with chopped green onions or parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Use fresh or thawed shrimp and pat them dry to ensure a good sear.
Adjust sriracha to control the spice level.
Reheat gently with a splash of milk or cream to maintain creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
Keywords: bang bang shrimp pasta, spicy shrimp pasta, creamy pasta, quick dinner, easy pasta recipe