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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
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian- Inspired
Calories: 605
Ingredients Equipment Method

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

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)

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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.