Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta, a creamy and spicy dish that promises to elevate your weeknight dinners. This vibrant recipe features tender shrimp sautéed to perfection, tossed with al dente spaghetti noodles, and coated in a luscious bang bang sauce that’s both sweet and spicy. With just 25 minutes from preparation to table, this meal is perfect for busy nights or special occasions. Impress your family and friends with this crowd-pleaser that pairs beautifully with fresh salads or warm garlic bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti noodles (cooked al dente)
- 10 ounces shrimp (peeled, deveined)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sweet Thai chili sauce
- ½ teaspoon sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet Thai chili sauce, sriracha, and honey until smooth.
- Cook spaghetti in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add shrimp, seasoned with salt and pepper, cooking until pink and opaque.
- Lower heat, pour the sauce over shrimp, then toss in the cooked spaghetti until well coated.
- Serve garnished with green onions and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 287
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 150mg