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Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta

Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta: Bold Flavors Ready in 30 Minutes!

Enjoy Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta, a quick and spicy dish ready in 30 minutes that brings bold flavors to your weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Large Shrimp can swap with chicken breast or tofu
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch gluten-free alternatives include rice flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika optional
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil or canola/peanut oil
For the Bang Bang Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise creamy base
  • 1/4 cup Sweet Chili Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Pasta (Spaghetti/Fettuccine) choice of shape
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil for sautéing
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Green Onions for garnish
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • measuring spoons
  • measuring cups

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Season the large shrimp with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Dredge in cornstarch and set aside.
  2. In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
  3. Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions, then drain and reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
  4. Whisk mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, lime juice, and garlic in a bowl until smooth.
  5. In the skillet, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds. Toss in drained pasta.
  6. Add Bang Bang sauce to the pasta, toss to coat, then gently fold in the crispy shrimp.
  7. Serve garnished with Parmesan cheese, green onions, and optional red pepper flakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra nutrition, consider adding sautéed bell peppers or spinach to the dish.

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