Description
Creamy, spicy bang bang shrimp pasta delivers a flavor explosion that dance across taste buds with zesty sriracha mayo and crispy panko-coated shrimp. Comfort meets excitement in this quick weeknight dinner that brings restaurant-quality flair straight to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 lb pasta (linguine or fettuccine)
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp sriracha sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Garnish and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente, typically 8-10 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, honey, chili garlic sauce, lime juice, and garlic powder in a mixing bowl to create a vibrant, tangy Bang Bang sauce.
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper, ensuring even coating.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Sauté shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, cooking until they turn pink and develop a slight golden-brown exterior.
- Pour prepared Bang Bang sauce over cooked shrimp, gently tossing to coat each piece thoroughly.
- Add drained pasta to the skillet, mixing carefully to ensure even sauce distribution and warm through.
- Transfer pasta and shrimp to serving plates, generously garnishing with chopped green onions, fresh cilantro, and sprinkled sesame seeds.
- Serve immediately while hot, enjoying the bold, spicy, and creamy flavors of this dynamic seafood dish.
Notes
- Pat shrimp completely dry before cooking to achieve a perfect golden-brown sear and prevent steaming, which helps develop rich caramelized exterior.
- Adjust spice levels by modifying sriracha and chili garlic sauce quantities to suit personal heat tolerance or dietary preferences.
- Select medium-sized shrimp for optimal texture and easier cooking, ensuring they remain tender and juicy without becoming rubbery.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting regular pasta with zucchini noodles or rice noodles, maintaining the dish’s vibrant flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 80 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg