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.
You may also like these seafood recipes. Cod Recipe with Tomato Basil Sauce, Pan Seared Salmon, Lemon Oregano Swordfish, Sauteed Scallops Recipe.
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.
Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta Ingredients
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 Bang Bang Shrimp 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 says
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 says
Thank you so much Susan!
Serena says
Can we substitute the mayo with anything? Would like it to become vegan. Thank you!
Sherri says
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 says
Mayonnaise made with olive oil is available in supermarkets…
Amanda says
I don’t think the mayo is your biggest issue in making this a vegan dish–what would you use as a shrimp substitute?
Sandi says
Weird favors for pasta. Too sweet and tangy. I love bang bang shrimp, but it must be the fried corn starch absorbing that delicious sauce that creates a perfect balance. I tried to like this because I like Bang Bang shrimp so much, but I’m doctoring it up now with some different flavors so we will enjoy it more.
Amanda says
Good afternoon Sandi, I was thinking the same thing that its too sweet, do you mind sharing what you subsetuded and changed the sauses with?
Diane Balch says
I have some shrimp I wanted to make. Looks your recipe may be dinner. Pinned.
Jennifer Dawn says
This looks amazing! I’m pinning this one! I think I know what dinner is going to be today!
Andrea Fogleman says
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 says
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 says
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 says
OMG – this looks delicious! I just love shrimp recipes.
Natasha in Oz says
Oh my…that looks so delicious!
Best wishes,
Natasha in Oz
Lou @ Mommy Sanest says
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 says
Oooooh! I love shrimp and that looks totally elegant!
Danica says
Yummy! I’ve had bang bang shrimp with brown rice but never with pasta! I will try this next time! Thank you!
[email protected] says
Sounds so amazing! Can’t wait to try it. 🙂
Joy @ Joy Love Food says
Yum, I’m a shrimp lover, this looks amazing, pinning!
Keisha | The Girl Next Door is Black says
This looks really tasty!
Elaine @cookinandcraftin.com says
This looks amazing!! I love great seafood dishes, thanks for sharing!!
Jess says
This sounds delicious!
Thanks for joining the Link Up this week!
Stephanie says
I kept seeing recipes for “Bang Bang Shrimp” so I finally had to come see just what it is. Sounds yummy!
ann says
Actually bang bang shrimp is a dish served by Bonefish Grill restaurant. The shrimp is coated in Panko breading and deep fried. The bang sauce is similar to t h e sauce in this recipe. It’s tossed together at last minute and served on bed of lettuce. This recipe looks like a wonderful way to get the taste without the deep frying. Will definitely give it a try
Amanda says
OMG, hubby loves shrimp… I’m pinning this to make for him 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Thao @ In Good Flavor says
This shrimp dish looks absolutely delicious! It would go over so well in my house. Great recipe!