Description
This Bang Bang Shrimp and Pasta features a scrumptious, creamy sauce with a hint of spice. It’s a quick and easy recipe, perfect for any night or special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces linguine or spaghetti
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
- Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta:
- Cook the linguine or spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Season Shrimp:
- Season the shrimp with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Cook Garlic:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.
- Cook Shrimp:
- Add the seasoned shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare Sauce:
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha sauce, and soy sauce until smooth and well combined.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce:
- Return the cooked pasta to the skillet over medium heat. Add the prepared sauce to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta evenly.
- Combine Shrimp with Pasta:
- Add the cooked shrimp back to the skillet and toss to combine with the pasta and sauce. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until heated through.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish the Bang Bang Shrimp and Pasta with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Use gluten-free pasta if needed.
- For a low-carb option, serve over cooked spaghetti squash.
- Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes to control spice level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Calories: 593 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1219mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 69g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 293mg