Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta

This Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta is creamy, sweet and spicy, and ready in just 20 minutes.

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What’s not to love about the combination of shrimp and pasta? This sweet and spicy creamy seafood pasta is a quick and delicious recipe that can be ready in just 20 minutes.

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The only part about these shrimp that is explosive is the flavor. Inspired by the fan-favorite appetizer dishes at Bonefish Grill and Cheesecake Factory, where it gets its name, this recipe takes those big, bold flavors and turns them into a pasta dish.  

Tangy, sweet, spicy, and creamy, this pasta dish works just as well for company, date night, or just a quick weeknight dinner for your family. Super quick, you can have this dinner recipe on the table in 20 minutes.

Pair your shrimp pasta with a crisp green salad, sautéed or roasted veggies, or some homemade dinner rolls. With such a fast recipe, you’ll have plenty of time to whip up a crazy cake or some brownies for dessert.

Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta Ingredients

• Mayo
• Sweet chili sauce
• Lime
• Sriracha sauce
• Spaghetti noodles
• Medium shrimp
• Olive oil
• Garlic
• Smoked paprika
• Kosher salt
• Black pepper
• Red pepper flakes
• Parsley or cilantro

Shrimp size correlates to the number of shrimp you get per pound. For medium shrimp, like for this recipe, you should get 30 shrimp per pound. Remember the key to cooking shrimp is to not overcook them. They cook quickly, so keep your eye on them.

You can use either fresh or frozen shrimp. If you use frozen shrimp you’ll need to thaw the shrimp before cooking. To thaw your shrimp simply place them in a bowl of cold water for about 20 minutes.

Long noodles work the best for this recipe. If you want you could substitute linguine or angel hair pasta for the spaghetti. No matter which kind of pasta you choose, you’ll want to cook it al dente. The pasta will be tender but will still have a slightly firm texture when you bite into it.

How to Make Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta

FIRST STEP: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayo, sweet chili sauce, lime juice, and sriracha sauce until it is smooth. Set it aside.

SECOND STEP: Using a medium-size mixing bowl, toss together the shrimp, ½ tablespoon olive oil, fresh minced garlic, paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.

THIRD STEP: In a large 12-inch skillet, over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

FOURTH STEP: Add in the coated shrimp, constantly stirring to ensure the garlic does not burn and the shrimp cooks evenly, about 8 - 10 minutes. The shrimp will turn pink when completely cooked. There will also be liquid in the pan that the shrimp releases during cooking. Turn off the stovetop.

FIFTH STEP: Leaving the skillet on the stovetop, add the cooked spaghetti and sauce on top of the cooked shrimp. Toss to completely coat the noodles and the shrimp. Garnish with either the fresh chopped parsley or fresh chopped cilantro. Serve while hot.

Cooking Tips 

If you’re not a fan of shrimp you could swap in scallops instead.  

Instead of mayonnaise, you can substitute plain Greek yogurt, cream cheese, heavy cream, or even sour cream.

Try to buy the deveined shrimp. Sometimes you can also find peeled shrimp. Both of these will make prep easier.

Storing this Recipe

IN THE FRIDGE:  Store leftovers tightly covered or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

IN THE FREEZER: We do not recommend freezing this recipe.

Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta

This Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta is creamy, sweet and spicy, and ready in just 20 minutes.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 607 kcal

Ingredients

  

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Sauce

• mayo ½ cup
• sweet chili sauce ½ cup
• lime juice 1
• sriracha sauce 1 ½ teaspoons

Pasta and Shrimp

• spaghetti noodles (cooked according to package directions and drained) 8 ounces
• medium shrimp (peeled and deveined) 12 ounces
• olive oil 1 ½ tablespoons
• fresh garlic (minced) 1 tablespoon
• smoked paprika 2 teaspoons
• kosher salt ½ teaspoon
• fresh cracked black pepper ½ teaspoon
• red pepper flakes ⅛ teaspoon
• fresh chopped parsley (or fresh chopped cilantro (optional garnish))

DIRECTIONS

 

Sauce

• In a small mixing bowl whisk together the mayo, sweet chili sauce, lime juice, and sriracha sauce until it is smooth. Set it aside

Pasta and Shrimp

• Using a medium-size mixing bowl toss together the shrimp, ½ tablespoon olive oil, fresh minced garlic, paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
• In a large 12 inch skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
• Add in the coated shrimp, constantly stirring to ensure the garlic does not burn and the shrimp cooks evenly, about 8 to 10 minutes. The shrimp will turn pink when completely cooked. There will also be liquid in the pan that the shrimp releases during cooking. Turn off the stovetop.
• Leaving the skillet on the stovetop, add the cooked spaghetti and sauce on top of the cooked shrimp. Toss to completely coat the noodles and the shrimp.
• Garnish with either the fresh chopped parsley or fresh chopped cilantro. Serve while hot.

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Nutrition

Calories: 607kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 226mg | Sodium: 1493mg | Potassium: 246mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 537IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 3mg

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