Name: bang bang shrimp pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients: 400g (14oz) Shrimp, Peeled and Deveined: Ensure shrimp are peeled and deveined.; 300g (10.5oz) Linguine or Spaghetti Pasta: Long pasta shapes work best.; 120g (½ cup) Vegan Mayonnaise: Forms the creamy base of the sauce.; 30ml (2 Tbsp) Sriracha Sauce: Adjust to your spice preference.; 30ml (2 Tbsp) Sweet Chili Sauce: Adds sweetness and complexity.; 30ml (2 Tbsp) Fresh Lime Juice: Brightens the flavors.; 60g (¼ cup) Plain Unsweetened Yogurt: Adds creaminess and tang.; ½ cup (packed, ~15g) Fresh Cilantro Leaves: Essential for the vibrant crema.; 2 cloves Garlic, minced: Adds aromatic depth.; 30ml (2 Tbsp) Olive Oil: For sautéing garlic and cooking shrimp.; ¼ cup (30g) Toasted Slivered Almonds: Provides crunch and nutty flavor.; 2 Tbsp (≈15g) Pomegranate Seeds: Adds sweetness and color.; Salt and Pepper to taste: For seasoning.

Description

This Cilantro Lime Swirled Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta combines a creamy, spicy bang bang sauce with a vibrant cilantro-lime crema for a flavorful and textural experience. It’s an easy-to-make dish that’s sure to impress!

Ingredients

Scale

400g (14oz) Shrimp, Peeled and Deveined: Ensure shrimp are peeled and deveined.
300g (10.5oz) Linguine or Spaghetti Pasta: Long pasta shapes work best.
120g (½ cup) Vegan Mayonnaise: Forms the creamy base of the sauce.
30ml (2 Tbsp) Sriracha Sauce: Adjust to your spice preference.
30ml (2 Tbsp) Sweet Chili Sauce: Adds sweetness and complexity.
30ml (2 Tbsp) Fresh Lime Juice: Brightens the flavors.
60g (¼ cup) Plain Unsweetened Yogurt: Adds creaminess and tang.
½ cup (packed, ~15g) Fresh Cilantro Leaves: Essential for the vibrant crema.
2 cloves Garlic, minced: Adds aromatic depth.
30ml (2 Tbsp) Olive Oil: For sautéing garlic and cooking shrimp.
¼ cup (30g) Toasted Slivered Almonds: Provides crunch and nutty flavor.
2 Tbsp (≈15g) Pomegranate Seeds: Adds sweetness and color.
Salt and Pepper to taste: For seasoning.

Instructions

Cook Pasta: Boil pasta until al dente, reserving 1 cup pasta water.
Sauté Garlic: Sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
Cook Shrimp: Cook shrimp with salt and pepper until pink and opaque.
Prepare Bang Bang Sauce: Whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, sweet chili sauce, and lime juice.
Make Cilantro-Lime Crema: Blend cilantro, lime juice, yogurt, and salt until smooth.
Combine Pasta and Sauce: Toss pasta with sauce and pasta water until creamy, then fold in shrimp.
Plate and Garnish: Swirl crema over pasta, sprinkle with almonds, pomegranate seeds, and cilantro.

Notes

Reserving pasta water is key to creating a creamy sauce. Adjust sriracha to control spice level.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Pasta
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 650 kcal
Sugar: 20 g
Sodium: 500 mg
Fat: 35 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 60 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 30 g
Cholesterol: 150 mg

Keywords: pasta, shrimp, cilantro, lime, bang bang, easy, dinner, spicy