Description
Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta is a tantalizing dish that combines creamy, sweet, and spicy flavors in one delightful bowl. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and will impress your family and friends at any gathering. With tender shrimp, perfectly cooked spaghetti, and a luscious bang bang sauce, this vibrant pasta dish is sure to become a favorite. It’s not only delicious but also versatile—you can easily customize it with your choice of vegetables or proteins. Get ready to enjoy a satisfying meal that’s both comforting and packed with flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sweet Thai chili sauce
- ½ teaspoon sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 10 ounces shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 8 ounces spaghetti noodles (cooked al dente)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet Thai chili sauce, sriracha, and honey until smooth. Set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter, add minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add shrimp to the skillet; season with salt and pepper. Cook until shrimp are pink and opaque (approximately 2-3 minutes per side).
- Stir in cooked spaghetti noodles and pour the bang bang sauce over everything. Toss until well-coated.
- Serve hot with optional garnishes of chopped green onions and red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 287
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 162mg