Get ready to recreate the perfect balance of creamy, sweet, and spicy flavors in this incredible Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta! This dish combines succulent shrimp and al dente pasta with an irresistible sauce that’ll have everyone asking for the recipe.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This restaurant-inspired dish brings together tender shrimp, perfectly cooked pasta, and that famous bang bang sauce – creamy, slightly sweet, with just the right kick of heat. It’s quick enough for weeknights but impressive enough for company!

Ingredients

For the Shrimp

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Bang Bang Sauce

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
• 2 tablespoons Sriracha (adjust to taste)
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 lime, juiced

For the Pasta

• 1 pound fettuccine or linguine
• 1/4 cup pasta water (reserved)
• Green onions for garnish
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Step-by-Step Instructions

Cook the Pasta

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil
2. Cook pasta according to package directions
3. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water before draining
4. Drain pasta and set aside

Make the Sauce

1. In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, and lime juice
2. Taste and adjust heat level to preference
3. Set aside

Cook the Shrimp

1. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels
2. Season with salt and pepper
3. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat
4. Cook shrimp 2-3 minutes per side until pink
5. Add minced garlic in the last minute of cooking

Bring It All Together

1. Return pasta to pot over low heat
2. Add bang bang sauce and stir
3. Add cooked shrimp
4. Stir in pasta water as needed for desired consistency
5. Garnish with green onions and parsley

Pro Tips

• Don’t overcook the shrimp – they should be just pink
• Reserve more pasta water than needed, just in case
• Make extra sauce – you’ll want it!
• Let shrimp come to room temperature before cooking

Variations

• Add steamed broccoli for extra nutrition
• Try it with chicken instead of shrimp
• Make it gluten-free with your favorite GF pasta
• Add extra vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas

Storage Tips

• Store leftovers in airtight container for up to 2 days
• Reheat gently to prevent shrimp from overcooking
• Add a splash of milk when reheating to refresh the sauce

Final Note

This Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta brings restaurant quality right to your kitchen table. It’s the perfect balance of creamy and spicy, and the sauce is so good you’ll want to put it on everything!

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