Description
This BANG BANG Shrimp Pasta recipe is a bold and creamy seafood pasta dish made with crispy shrimp tossed in a spicy sweet chili sauce over linguine or spaghetti. It’s the perfect easy dinner idea for shrimp lovers, with bold flavor, quick cook time, and restaurant-quality results. Ideal for weeknight dinners or entertaining, this spicy shrimp pasta is loaded with comfort and zest.
Ingredients
8 oz spaghetti or linguine
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup cornstarch
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
1 tbsp Sriracha (adjust to taste)
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
1. Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water.
2. In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, and garlic until smooth. Adjust Sriracha to desired spice level.
3. Toss shrimp with cornstarch until fully coated.
4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until crispy and pink.
5. Add pasta to the skillet, then pour in the sauce. Toss until evenly coated.
6. Add a splash of reserved pasta water if the sauce needs loosening.
7. Serve immediately, garnished with green onions and extra Sriracha if desired.
Notes
This recipe works great with gluten-free pasta or zucchini noodles.
Don’t overcook the shrimp — 2 to 3 minutes per side is just right.
Add extra garlic or a dash of lime juice for a tangy twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 175mg