Description
Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta is a delightful dish that combines crispy shrimp with a creamy, spicy sauce served over pasta, making it a perfect dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp sriracha sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha sauce to create the Bang Bang sauce.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add minced garlic.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until pink and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from heat and toss the cooked shrimp with the Bang Bang sauce.
- Combine the shrimp and sauce with the cooked pasta, mixing well.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the spiciness by varying the amount of sriracha sauce.
- For a healthier option, use whole wheat pasta.
- This dish can be served hot or cold as a pasta salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg