Shrimp Spaghetti has pasta covered with a creamy, spicy sauce that’s big on flavor! Perfect for an easy dinner or date night.
My husband loves to visit a local Chinese buffet when we go out shopping. One of my favorite dishes on the buffet is a creamy dish they call ‘Shrimp Spaghetti’. So for this Mitten Movie Night, I decided this would be a great recipe to try and recreate at home.
The problem was though I couldn’t quite pin down what type of sauce is used in this dish. It’s not alfredo sauce. The taste is sweet and creamy. After some research, the closest one I found was Bang Bang sauce.
While the pasta was spicier than what I get at the buffet it was still as good, if not better!
What movie pairs well with seafood and craft beer?
The big movie right now is Bird Box on Netflix.
Luckily, I read the book before watching this movie. While it was good, the book is SO much better. It is also written by a Michigan author.
What beer pairs well with Shrimp Spaghetti?
The beer: No, Yeah Golden Ale from Bell’s.
This is a new offering from Bell’s Brewing. The thing is, this is only available in the Midwest. To find out more about this beer that’s only available in the Midwest, check out their No, Yeah page.
How to make Shrimp Spaghetti:
Cook the spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Thaw the shrimp then remove and discard the tails.
In a pan add the butter, shrimp, garlic, and half of the chopped green onions.
Sauté the shrimp until cooked through.
Next, mix the ingredients for the sauce. It’s so simple – mayonnaise, sweet Thai chili sauce
To the pan the shrimp is in, add the cooked spaghetti and the sauce. Stir to combine. The spaghetti will warm the sauce so no need to cook further.
Top with the reserved green onions.
Tips & Variations for Shrimp Spaghetti:
- Want a less spicy dish? Swap out the sweet Thai chili sauce for
sweet & sour sauce. - I use pre-cooked shrimp to save time. If using uncooked shrimp prepare and cook according to package directions.
And here you are…….
From our home in the Bottom Left of the Mitten to yours ~ Enjoy!
Shrimp Spaghetti
Ingredients
- 8 ounces spaghetti pasta
- 8 ounces shrimp I used pre-cooked shrimp but use whatever you like best
- 1 Tbs butter
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 green onion stalks chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet Thai chili sauce
- 1/2 tsp Spanish paprika
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Thaw the shrimp, then remove and discard the tails.
- In a pan, add the butter, shrimp, garlic, and half of the chopped green onions.
- Sauté the shrimp until cooked through.
- Mix the ingredients for the sauce. It's so simple - mayonnaise, sweet Thai chili sauce, and paprika.
- To the pan the shrimp is in, add the cooked spaghetti and the sauce. Stir to combine.
- Top with reserved green onions. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Want a less spicy dish? Swap out the sweet Thai chili sauce for sweet & sour sauce.
- I use pre-cooked shrimp to save time. If using uncooked shrimp prepare and cook according to package directions.
Recipe adapted from Spicy Southern Kitchen
Originally published in December of 2018. Updated photos April 2021.
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Last Updated on April 28, 2021 by [email protected]
Such an easy yet unexpected recipe! Bang bang sauce works perfectly with pasta!
Thank you, Brianna! It is a great combination.
This shrimp spaghetti is so delicious and tasty! Can’t wait to make this again! My daughter and I love love loved it!
I am so happy you enjoyed it, Beth!
My kids gobble this down every time!
My kids love it too! It’s a great kid-friendly meal.
This recipe was so simple but was full of flavor! We will definitely be making it again soon!
Thank you Anjali, I am so happy you enjoyed it and will be making it again.
Lovely recipe & great pictures. I would add a dash of smoky tabasco to balance out the sweetness of the Sweet Thai Chilli sauce.
Thanks so much! The added tabasco would be a great addition for a little more heat.