Description
Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta is a flavorful and creamy dish combining perfectly cooked shrimp coated in a spicy, sweet, and tangy sauce with tender spaghetti. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe is an easy and delicious weeknight dinner option that balances heat and creaminess for an irresistible meal.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 8 ounces dry spaghetti
Shrimp
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Sauce
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, heavy cream, sweet chili sauce, honey, Sriracha sauce, and salt until smooth and thoroughly combined. Set this sauce mixture aside for later use.
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the dry spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta well and set aside.
- Season the shrimp: In a large mixing bowl, toss the peeled and deveined shrimp with paprika, salt, and pepper, ensuring each piece is evenly coated with the seasonings.
- Cook the shrimp: Heat unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet and cook for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn pink and are just cooked through. Avoid overcooking to prevent chewiness. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Heat the sauce: Reduce the heat of the same skillet to medium-low. Pour in the prepared sauce and whisk continuously while heating for about 1 minute, allowing the sauce to warm through but not boil.
- Combine everything: Return the cooked shrimp and drained spaghetti to the skillet with the warmed sauce. Toss everything gently but thoroughly to coat the pasta and shrimp evenly with the creamy bang bang sauce. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use large shrimp for best texture and flavor.
- Adjust the amount of Sriracha to control the spice level according to taste.
- Do not overcook shrimp to keep them tender and juicy.
- May substitute spaghetti with linguine or fettuccine if preferred.
- For a lighter version, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt and use light cream.
