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Bang Bang Prawn Pasta

Cultural Context

Bang Bang Prawn Pasta combines the beloved flavors of Bang Bang shrimp, which originated in American cuisine as a popular appetizer. The dish showcases a creamy, spicy sauce that pairs perfectly with pasta, creating a delightful fusion. Today, it’s enjoyed in various forms across the globe, often adapted to local tastes and ingredient availability.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
8 oz fresh spaghetti
1 lb prawns
2 tablespoons harissa
1/4 cup parsley
1 lemon
3 tablespoons olive oil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

1

Start by boiling water for the pasta.

2

Add fresh spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions.

3

In a pan, add the prawns with their heads on for extra flavor.

4

Add harissa to the pan with the prawns.

5

Cook the prawns for about 2 minutes until they are pink and cooked through.

6

Chop the stalks of parsley finely and add them to the pan with the prawns.

7

Squeeze lemon juice into the pan for freshness.

8

Reserve some starchy water from the pasta before draining it.

9

Add the drained pasta directly into the pan with the prawns and harissa.

10

Mix everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a creamy sauce.

11

Adjust seasoning with more chili or lemon juice as desired.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboiling

Equipment Needed

pan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

milkshellfisheggs

Also Known As

Bang Bang Shrimp PastaSpicy Prawn Pasta

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