This Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta has the most scrumptious creamy sauce that is ready in about 20 minutes. This recipe is truly one of the best shrimp recipes ever!
If you are a shrimp and pasta recipe seeker, you will really love this easy dinner. The sauce is what makes it delish!!
I have never cooked with Thai sweet chili sauce and I love it. It has just enough spice to it but not too much to be overwhelming. If you like a little extra spice, you can add a little red pepper flakes to kick it up even more.
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My hubby’s birthday was yesterday and I wanted to cook something new and exciting. I knew I wanted to make something with seafood since that is his favorite. I decided on this simple bang bang shrimp recipe and it is so delicious. We were all practically licking our bowls!
I bought frozen shrimp and just soaked them in a bowl in cold water for a few minutes to thaw them quickly. While the pasta is cooking, sauté the shrimp and mix up the sauce. If you like a saucier dish, feel free to double the sauce ingredients.
It is such a quick, delicious meal for any night or special occasion! You could even make it with chicken you might have cooked in the freezer already too.
Ingredients Needed for this recipe
Psst – all the quantities are listed in the printable recipe card at the end of this post.
Thin Spaghetti Noodles or Angel Hair Pasta works best in this recipe. Regular spaghetti noodles are just fine too. You can use gluten-free pasta as well if needed. For a low carb version, serve it over cooked spaghetti squash.
I use frozen medium shrimp that peeled and deveined. Feel free to use any size shrimp you prefer either fresh or frozen
Coconut oil gives this the best flavor but any other oil like olive oil or canola oil would work fine too.
Fresh minced garlic gives the boldest flavor but I usually have a jar of minced garlic on hand at all times.
For seasonings, use paprika, dried or fresh parsley, salt and pepper (to taste)
For the sauce
Mayonnaise is the base for making the sauce so creamy. You can also use light mayonnaise to lower calories. I’m a Hellman’s lover myself.
The Thai sweet chili sauce gives the sauce the nice sweet and spicy flavor that absolutely makes this dish!
A little more minced garlic because honestly who doesn’t love a little garlic.
I like to use fresh lime juice if I have them but I also keep a bottle of lime juice on hand.
Use as much crushed red pepper flakes as you prefer. I am not a huge spicy lover so I usually go pretty light on it myself.
How to Make this Bang Bang Shrimp with Pasta
Mix the sauce ingredients together in a bowl and set aside. (You can warm this on the stove on medium-low 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 per package directions. Then drain well.
Place the uncooked shrimp in a medium-sized bowl and add the paprika, 3 cloves of garlic, pepper and toss to coat.
Heat the coconut or olive oil on medium-high heat and add the coated uncooked shrimp.
Stir constantly while cooking until pink for approx. 6-8 minutes.
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.
ENJOY!!
I have had a few people ask about the bowl I served it in (in the picture). It is a Wilton Armetale bowl that I received as a wedding gift. I love their products! They keep food warm (or cold) when serving and they are so pretty! The one I have is the William and Mary Medium Serving Bowl.
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Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta
Ingredients
- 3/4 - 1 lb thin spaghetti or angel hair pasta or gluten free pasta
- 1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 TBSP coconut oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tsp paprika
- 1 TBSP dried parsley
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise or light mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 TBSP of lime juice
- 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
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
Adapted from Skinny Mom
Susan
My family loves spicy dishes and this sounds perfect for us. Congrats, you’re featured this week at Inspire Us Thursday on Organized 31.
Sherri
Thank you so much Susan!
Serena
Can we substitute the mayo with anything? Would like it to become vegan. Thank you!
Sherri
I know you could probably substitute with plain greek yogurt but I think there is a vegan alternative to mayonnaise. It’s made from soy called Nayonaise. If you don’t see it in a local natural foods store you can order it on Amazon. — http://amzn.to/1I1s7EZ
Nancy Vanvoast
Mayonnaise made with olive oil is available in supermarkets…
Branda Ericksen
mayo still has egg. its egg and oil. the vegan alternative is egg free.
Amanda
I don’t think the mayo is your biggest issue in making this a vegan dish–what would you use as a shrimp substitute?
Lisa
I made this tonight and it turned out pretty good. I think next time, i’ll add a few scallions to it. Overall, this was really good; I’d make it again.
Diane Balch
I have some shrimp I wanted to make. Looks your recipe may be dinner. Pinned.
Jennifer Dawn
This looks amazing! I’m pinning this one! I think I know what dinner is going to be today!
Andrea Fogleman
Oh, I must dig out the bag of shrimp from the freezer. This sounds fantastic. Thank you for sharing and linking up to Scraptastic Saturdays. This post has been shared via Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. Have a wonderful week.
Kyla @HouseOfHipsters
Oh my! This sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing! I also wanted to give you a heads up that tonight, Saturday night, at 8PM, there’s an all new linky party in town called Found & Foraged. We debuted last week and would love for you to join in the fun! You can find us at http://houseofhipsters.com/
Kimberly
Hello gorgeous! I’m licking my lips right now, it looks so good! Pinned and tweeted. I hope to see on Monday at 7 pm. We love to party with you! Happy Saturday~Lou Lou Girls
Natasha @ Epic Mommy Adventures
OMG – this looks delicious! I just love shrimp recipes.
Shayleigh
I made this today and added Sriracha to the sauce and SO good!!
Sherri
Love that! So happy you enjoyed it!
Natasha in Oz
Oh my…that looks so delicious!
Best wishes,
Natasha in Oz
lluvia
Hi I would love to make this but do not have the thai sweet chili sauce… is there some thing else i can use? I got honey and soy sauce…
Lou @ Mommy Sanest
I linked here from the Pin Worthy Wednesday link up. I actually already pinned this when it went by on Pinterest! Looks amazing, and will definitely be trying it.
Nicole
Oooooh! I love shrimp and that looks totally elegant!
Kelly
I don’t have lime juice, but I have lemon juice. Do you think that would change it too much?
Danica
Yummy! I’ve had bang bang shrimp with brown rice but never with pasta! I will try this next time! Thank you!
Andrea@TablerPartyOfTwo
Sounds so amazing! Can’t wait to try it. 🙂
Joy @ Joy Love Food
Yum, I’m a shrimp lover, this looks amazing, pinning!
Keisha | The Girl Next Door is Black
This looks really tasty!
Elaine @cookinandcraftin.com
This looks amazing!! I love great seafood dishes, thanks for sharing!!
Jess
This sounds delicious!
Thanks for joining the Link Up this week!
Stephanie
I kept seeing recipes for “Bang Bang Shrimp” so I finally had to come see just what it is. Sounds yummy!
Amanda
OMG, hubby loves shrimp… I’m pinning this to make for him 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Ivory
Will be making this for dinner tonight. Thanks for sharing
Thao @ In Good Flavor
This shrimp dish looks absolutely delicious! It would go over so well in my house. Great recipe!