Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta

5 from 7 votes

Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta has seasoned shrimp dish, all coated in a sweet, spicy, creamy sauce.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 492kcal

In a small mixing bowl, add in ingredients together to create the sauce. Mix until smooth (it will turn light pink) and when done, set aside.
½ cup mayo, ½ cup sweet chili sauce, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
In a larger mixing bowl, add together the shrimp, melted butter, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Use a spoon to gently toss the shrimp, coating them evenly.
1 pound medium shrimp, 2 tablespoons melted butter, 3 cloves garlic, 2 teaspoons paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper
Add shrimp to a medium saucepan over low-medium heat. Cook the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on either side until done.
Add noodles to a large saucepan over low-medium heat. Top with sauce and mix well using a large serving spoon. Mix until noodles are evenly coated in sauce.
1 pound spaghetti noodles
Add in shrimp and mix again to evenly distribute. Allow mixture to heat over the stove for 2-5 minutes total.
When done, serve with parsley and enjoy!
Fresh chopped parsley to garnish

Storage:

To Store: Store any leftovers tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
To Freeze: I do not recommend freezing this recipe as the creamy texture of the sauce will change when defrosted.
To Reheat: Reheat on the stovetop until heated through.

Tips:

Add about 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the cooked spaghetti to help prevent it from sticking. This is optional but can help your noodles stay moist and servable.
This recipe uses a pound of medium frozen shrimp, thawed. However you can use jumbo shrimp if you wish.
To make prep easier, I like to buy peeled and deveined shrimp.
To thaw frozen shrimp quickly, place them in a bowl of cold water for about 20 minutes.
This pasta is coated well with sauce but it’s “soupy”.