Get ready to spice up your pasta game with this amazing Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta recipe. Succulent shrimp tossed in a creamy and spicy sauce, served over a bed of pasta. This dish is bursting with flavors and will leave you craving for more. Quick and easy to make, it's perfect for a weeknight dinner or to impress your guests at a dinner party. Don't miss out on this mouthwatering fusion dish that brings the best of seafood and pasta together in one delightful bite.
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces linguine or spaghetti
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges, for serving
Directions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, Sriracha sauce, soy sauce, honey, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Add the cooked pasta and cooked shrimp to the skillet. Toss gently to coat the pasta and shrimp with the sauce.
- Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped green onions and fresh cilantro.
- Serve the Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta hot, garnished with lime wedges for squeezing over the top.