Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta
Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta is a delicious and creamy dish that combines tender shrimp with spaghetti noodles, all coated in a flavorful sauce made from mayonnaise and sweet Thai chili. It’s a quick and satisfying meal perfect for any night of the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces spaghetti noodles
- 10 ounces shrimp, deveined and peeled
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
- Red pepper flakes, for garnish
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sweet Thai chili sauce
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sweet Thai chili sauce, lime juice, and sriracha sauce. Set aside.
- Cook spaghetti noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and paprika. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add seasoned shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. In the last 30 seconds, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Turn off the heat and add cooked spaghetti noodles to the skillet with shrimp. Pour prepared sauce over the shrimp and noodles, tossing until well coated.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and red pepper flakes. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 965mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 145mg