Description
Shrimp coated in a simple seasoning and spaghetti are tossed together in a creamy sauce that is full of spice for this bang bang shrimp recipe dish that is beyond big on taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup mayo
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- juice of 1 lime
- 1½ teaspoons sriracha sauce
- 8 ounces spaghetti noodles, cooked according to package directions and drained
- 12 ounces medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1½ tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- fresh chopped parsley or cilantro, optional garnish
Instructions
- Sauce: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayo, sweet chili sauce, lime juice, and sriracha sauce until smooth.
- Season Shrimp: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, toss together the shrimp, ½ tablespoon olive oil, fresh minced garlic, paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Cook Shrimp: In a large 12-inch skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then add the coated shrimp and stir for 8 to 10 minutes until pink.
- Combine: Turn off the stovetop, then add the cooked spaghetti and sauce on top of the shrimp and toss to coat completely.
- Garnish: Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or cilantro and serve while hot.
Notes
You can use frozen shrimp; thaw in a bowl of cold water for about 20 minutes. For best results, use room temperature mayonnaise and cook pasta to al dente consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 607 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 1493 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 226 mg
Keywords: bang bang shrimp pasta, spicy shrimp, creamy pasta, seafood dinner