Bang Bang Shrimp and Pasta Recipe
Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta features perfectly cooked shrimp and tender noodles that are tossed in a creamy sauce made with Thai sweet chili sauce, lime juice, heavy cream, and sriracha.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bang bang shrimp pasta
Servings: 6
Calories: 571kcal
- 1 lb fettucine, cooked al dente according to package directions
- 1/2 tbsp paprika
- 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 1/2 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, about 20
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup Sriracha sauce
- 1/2 lime, juice
- sliced green onions, to garnish
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta al dente according to package instructions.
Season the shrimp with paprika and garlic powder.
In a large skillet set over medium heat, melt the butter. Add seasoned shrimp and minced garlic to the pan and cook about 2-3 minutes per side, or until just cooked through. They will turn pink and look opaque when ready. Transfer the shrimp to a plate and set aside.
Add the heavy cream, Thai chili sauce, ginger, Sriracha and salt to the skillet and whisk until fully combined. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 5 minutes or until the sauce begins to thicken.
Drain the pasta (reserving 1 cup of pasta water) and add it to the pan with the sauce. Slowly pour in some of the reserved pasta water (I use about 1/4 cup) and toss until pasta is coated evenly with sauce.
Add the shrimp to the pan and toss lightly to coat the shrimp. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the pasta and shrimp and garnish with sliced green onions.
Calories: 571kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 215mg | Sodium: 965mg | Potassium: 404mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1257IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 2mg