Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta – Pasta Recipes for Flavor Lovers
Ever have one of those days where your taste buds feel a bit bored? That’s when this bang bang shrimp pasta comes to the rescue. It's creamy, spicy, a little sweet, and wildly satisfying.
I first whipped this up after a friend dared me to make something “better than takeout” in under 30 minutes. Let’s just say, I won. We’re talking saucy shrimp clinging to tender spaghetti, with that magical bang bang sauce that’s got just the right kick. If you’re someone who loves chicken pasta recipes or easy pasta recipes that don’t skimp on flavor, this one’s a keeper.
It’s also surprisingly light. So yeah, if you’re the kind who scrolls for healthy pasta recipes or hunts down a pasta salad recipe for leftovers that taste even better the next day—this checks those boxes too. The kind of dish that makes you want to keep a jar of that sauce in your fridge, just in case dinner needs rescuing again.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (or more for heat)
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Chopped green onions and parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta cooks, pat the shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove from heat.
- In a bowl, whisk together the mayo, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and garlic.
- Toss the drained pasta with the sauce until evenly coated. Then add the cooked shrimp and mix gently.
- Top with chopped green onions and parsley if using. Serve warm or cold.