Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta
Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta is a creamy, spicy, and flavorful dish made with tender shrimp tossed in a bold sauce featuring sweet chili, sriracha, and garlic — all served over a bed of perfectly cooked pasta. It’s a restaurant-style meal that’s quick and easy to make at home!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients
- 8 oz linguine or spaghetti
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- For the Bang Bang Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- 1–2 tablespoons sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional for sweetness)
- Juice of ½ lime (optional for balance)
- Optional Garnishes:
- Sliced green onions
- Red pepper flakes
- Chopped parsley or cilantro
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and lime juice to make the Bang Bang sauce. Set aside.
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes per side or until pink and cooked through.
- Reduce heat to low. Add cooked pasta to the skillet with the shrimp. Pour in the Bang Bang sauce and toss everything together until evenly coated.
- Cook for 1–2 more minutes to heat through.
- Garnish with green onions, red pepper flakes, or fresh herbs, and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can use cooked frozen shrimp to save time — just thaw and warm gently.
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for half the mayo.
- Works great with rice noodles or even zucchini noodles for a low-carb option.
Find it online: https://yumfamilyrecipes.com/bang-bang-shrimp-pasta/
