Description
Creamy, spicy bang bang shrimp pasta brings Southern coastal charm to your dinner table. Crispy shrimp tossed in zesty sauce over tender noodles create a quick, irresistible meal you can’t wait to devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 0.5 lb imitation crab meat (optional)
Pasta and Base:
- 12 oz linguine or fettuccine pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup butter
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp sriracha sauce
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside, reserving a small amount of pasta water.
- Pat shrimp completely dry with paper towels to ensure proper browning and crispy texture.
- Season shrimp with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper, tossing to coat evenly.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and hot.
- Sauté shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and develop a golden-brown exterior, then remove from pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and reduce heat to medium-low.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, sweet chili sauce, honey, and fresh lime juice to create a vibrant, tangy sauce.
- Add imitation crab meat to the skillet and warm briefly if using.
- Pour sauce into the skillet, stirring to combine and heat through for 1-2 minutes.
- Gently fold cooked pasta into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed to achieve desired consistency.
- Incorporate sautéed shrimp into the pasta mixture, tossing gently to coat.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and fresh cilantro before serving immediately.
Notes
- Pat shrimp bone-dry with multiple paper towels to achieve maximum crispiness and prevent steaming instead of searing.
- Always use high-quality, fresh shrimp for the most delectable flavor and best texture in your pasta dish.
- Adjust sriracha levels to customize heat intensity, making the recipe friendly for mild or spicy preference lovers.
- Consider gluten-free pasta alternatives like rice or chickpea noodles for those with dietary restrictions, ensuring the recipe remains accessible and delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 80 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg