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A plated serving of Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta on a white dish, garnished with bright green chopped scallions. A fork is twirling some noodles, ready to be enjoyed.

Easy Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta Recipe

This creamy, spicy Thai-inspired shrimp pasta is packed with bold flavors! Juicy shrimp, tender spaghetti, and a luscious sweet chili-Sriracha sauce make this an easy, mouthwatering dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Additional Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian- Inspired
Servings 6
Calories 605 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot (for boiling spaghetti)
  • Colander (for draining pasta)
  • Whisk & mixing bowl (for sauce)
  • Large skillet or soup pot (for cooking shrimp and combining ingredients)
  • Tongs or spatula (for tossing pasta with sauce)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 16 ounce package spaghetti, broken in half
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • ¾ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons Sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 3 tablespoons chopped scallions

Instructions
 

  • Cook Pasta: Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente (about 12 minutes). Drain and set aside.
    Close-up shot of a pot of salted water boiling, with broken-in-half spaghetti cooking inside. The pasta is nearly al dente and ready to be drained.
  • Make Sauce: Whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, lime juice, and Sriracha in a bowl.
    A glass mixing bowl on the kitchen counter, filled with a creamy, orange-tinted sauce made from mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, lime juice, and Sriracha. A whisk is partially submerged in the sauce.
  • Cook Shrimp: Melt butter in a large pot, add shrimp, and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
    A large pot with melted butter sizzling, as medium shrimp cook and turn pink. Minced garlic is added to the pot, creating a fragrant aroma.
  • Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked spaghetti and sauce, tossing to coat. Let cook for 2 minutes until hot.
    A large pot filled with cooked spaghetti being tossed in the creamy, spicy Bang Bang sauce, coating the noodles evenly. The shrimp are mixed in, making the dish vibrant and appetizing
  • Let it Rest: Turn off the heat and let sit for 5 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken.
    A pot of freshly mixed Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta resting for five minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken. The noodles glisten with creamy sauce
  • Garnish & Serve: Divide onto plates, garnish with chopped scallions, and enjoy!
    A plated serving of Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta on a white dish, garnished with bright green chopped scallions. A fork is twirling some noodles, ready to be enjoyed.