Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
8 mins
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Additional Time
5 mins
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Total Time
23 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
632 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
North American, Thai
Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta
Description
This Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta recipe begins by sautéing raw, deveined shrimp in olive oil directly in the Instant Pot until pink and cooked through. The shrimp are set aside while dry spaghetti noodles are broken in half and cooked in chicken broth under pressure for 8 minutes, then pressure released. Some liquid remains, contributing to the finished dish's moisture.
The sauce blends mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, honey, lime juice, and optional sriracha for adjustable heat. Adding this sauce along with the shrimp back into the noodles results in a creamy, flavorful coating throughout. The outcome is a pasta dish with tender noodles and shrimp balanced by the sweet, spicy, and tangy sauce elements.
The recipe also provides options for adjusting spice level, substituting cocktail shrimp, or deep-frying shrimp separately for a crisp texture. It uses fresh lime juice and encourages personalizing sriracha amount to suit heat preference.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb Shrimp deveined with tails off, raw
- 8 oz spaghetti noodles dry
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
Sauce Ingredients
- ⅔ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- Sriracha sauce optional, to taste
- 1.5 tsp lime juice
Instructions
- Turn the Instant Pot to SAUTE. Allow it to warm up, then add the olive oil into the pot. Add the shrimp, seasoning with salt and pepper. Saute the shrimp until they turn pink. Set aside.
- Turn off the SAUTE function. Break the noodles in half so that they can all fit flat in the Instant Pot. Add the noodles into the pot with the chicken broth. Add the lid to the pot, then turn it to HIGH for 8 minutes. When the timer is done, perform a quick release.There may be some liquid left in the pot. This is okay!
- In a small bowl, whisk the sauce ingredients separately. Add the sauce and the cooked shrimp to the noodles in the pot. Stir until everything is evenly coated. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use fresh, raw shrimp when possible, but frozen cocktail shrimp can work if heated through.
- Sriracha in the sauce is optional; adjust to preferred spice level or omit for milder flavor.
- Fresh squeezed lime juice provides better flavor than bottled, but either is acceptable.
- The recipe does not require deep-fried shrimp; however, for crispier shrimp, coat in buttermilk and cornstarch, then pan-fry in hot oil until crispy.
- The sauce balances sweet chili and creamy mayo with tangy lime for a versatile flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 632 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 632kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18g | 106% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 159mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 1580mg | 66% |
| Potassium | 385mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 232IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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