Description
Spicy bang bang shrimp pasta delivers a fiery kick of creamy, tangy goodness that dance across your palate. Crispy shrimp and zesty sauce create a restaurant-worthy meal you can easily craft in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
Pasta and Base:
- 12 oz linguine or fettuccine pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sriracha sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, typically 8-10 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl to create a vibrant, tangy sauce.
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels to ensure maximum crispiness during cooking.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and nearly smoking.
- Sauté the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, seasoning with salt and black pepper, until they turn pink and develop a golden-brown exterior.
- Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside momentarily.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the prepared bang bang sauce, ensuring each strand is evenly coated.
- Gently fold the seared shrimp into the sauced pasta, mixing carefully to distribute throughout.
- Transfer the pasta to serving plates and garnish with chopped green onions and fresh cilantro.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of citrusy brightness.
Notes
- Ensure shrimp are completely dry before cooking to achieve that perfect crispy exterior without steaming.
- Adjust sriracha levels to control spice intensity, making the dish mild or fiery hot based on personal preference.
- Consider using gluten-free pasta and mayonnaise for a celiac-friendly version of this zesty meal.
- Create a lighter alternative by substituting Greek yogurt for mayonnaise, reducing overall calorie content while maintaining creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg