Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
8 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
593 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta
Description
In this recipe, peeled and deveined shrimp are seasoned with paprika, garlic, and black pepper, then sautéed in coconut oil until pink and cooked through. The pasta is cooked separately and drained. A sauce combining mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, minced garlic, lime juice, and crushed red pepper flakes is mixed to create a creamy and flavorful coating. The warm pasta and shrimp are combined with the sauce, allowing it to meld and slightly warm in the heat of the ingredients.
The dish offers a creamy texture from the mayonnaise-based sauce with a sweet and subtle heat from the chili sauce and red pepper flakes. Lime juice adds brightness, while garlic contributes aromatic depth. The paprika on the shrimp gives a subtle smoky note. Garnished with dried parsley, the pasta serves a balanced mix of spicy, tangy, and savory elements with tender shrimp and al dente noodles.
This pasta works well as a stand-alone dinner or lunch, delivering bold flavor through an accessible recipe that relies on a few key ingredients and steps for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- ¾ - 1 lb thin spaghetti or gluten free pasta, or angel hair pasta
- 1 ½ lbs Shrimp peeled and deveined, medium
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon parsley dried
- black pepper freshly ground, to taste
Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise or light mayonnaise
- ½ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoon of lime juice
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
Instructions
- Mix the sauce ingredients together in a bowl and set aside.(You can warm this if you desire but it warmed up nicely for me when mixed with the hot pasta.)
- In a large pot of boiling water, cook the pasta and drain well.
- Place the uncooked shrimp in a medium sized bowl and add the paprika, 3 cloves of garlic, pepper
- Heat the coconut oil on medium high heat and add the coated uncooked shrimp. Stir constantly while cooking until pink for approx. 6-8+ minutes. (depending on the size of the shrimp)
- Remove from heat and set aside if pasta is not ready
- In a large serving bowl, combine the pasta, shrimp and sauce mixture and toss.
- Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 593 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 593kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 293mg | 98% |
| Sodium | 1219mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 298mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 590IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 7.3mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 191mg | 19% |
| Iron | 3.7mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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