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    Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta

    Published: Sep 10, 2017 · Modified: Oct 12, 2023 by Sherri · This post may contain affiliate links · 233 Comments

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    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!

    You may also like these seafood recipes.  Cod Recipe with Tomato Basil Sauce | Pan Seared Salmon | Lemon Oregano Swordfish  | Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas

    Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta recipe in a silver serving bowl

    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.

    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 Shrimp 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.

    shrimp and pasta in a big silver bowl

    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.

    Try these other delicious dinner recipes too:

    Chicken Pad Thai

    Creamy Chicken Casserole

    Creamy Crockpot Chicken and Brown Rice Casserole

    Bacon Ranch Chicken Casserole

    Slow Cooker Angel Chicken

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    Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta

    Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta is one of the best shrimp meals ever.  It’s made with an easy, savory sauce and is ready in less than 30 minutes. 
    4.88 from 409 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Chinese
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 8 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 593kcal
    Author: Sherri Hagymas

    Ingredients

    • ¾ – 1 lb thin spaghetti or angel hair pasta or gluten free pasta
    • 1 ½ lbs medium shrimp peeled and deveined
    • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • 3 teaspoon paprika
    • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
    • freshly ground black pepper to taste

    Sauce

    • ½ cup mayonnaise or light mayonnaise
    • ½ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 2 tablespoon of lime juice
    • ⅛ teaspoon 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

    Calories: 593kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 293mg | Sodium: 1219mg | Potassium: 298mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 590IU | Vitamin C: 7.3mg | Calcium: 191mg | Iron: 3.7mg

    Nutritional Disclosure

    Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation.

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    Adapted from Skinny Mom

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    Comments

    1. Janice

      February 13, 2021 at 7:11 pm

      Too sweet.

      Reply
    2. Dee

      January 02, 2021 at 7:15 pm

      1 star
      Nasty! Don’t waste your shrimp!!

      Reply
    3. Amy

      December 20, 2020 at 11:23 am

      I made this so many times to rave reviews from people! Just love it!

      Reply
      • Sherri

        December 22, 2020 at 1:25 pm

        I’m so glad to hear that!

        Reply
    4. Barbara

      September 25, 2020 at 8:03 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Sherri just made your bang bang shrimp my husband cant stop praising it I have to say that is one of the best and the sauce is sooo good and simple it would be great with chicken thanks this is a keeper

      Reply
      • Sherri

        September 30, 2020 at 10:53 am

        I’m so happy to hear it was a hit!

        Reply
    5. Jeanette

      September 15, 2020 at 7:43 pm

      5 stars
      Love it! S.O. said it’s “restaurant grade”! Coming from him, that’s the highest compliment possible! I made extra sauce because we like more sauce with pasta dishes. There is plenty for leftovers, except for shrimp, because he picked most of it out. I’m going to saute some cubed chicken breast, seasoned with paprika, garlic and pepper, to add to it for another meal.

      Reply
      • Sherri

        September 30, 2020 at 10:54 am

        I love hearing this!!

        Reply
      • James Loy

        August 15, 2021 at 5:25 pm

        5 stars
        Love that recipe thank you for your recipe.

        Reply
    6. Kyle

      September 08, 2020 at 9:47 pm

      1 star
      This was awful. Shrimp was good but the rest was not good. Not enough sauce and it just wasn’t good.

      Reply
    7. TAMI J MERRIAM

      August 18, 2020 at 6:27 pm

      5 stars
      The guys loved it! I’ll make this again for them.

      Reply
    8. Joan

      August 14, 2020 at 4:40 pm

      Super easy to make and great reheated

      Reply
    9. Ann

      August 10, 2020 at 9:18 pm

      5 stars
      We liked this recipe. At the suggestion of another I stirred a Tablespoon of corn starch with the shrimp. Since I did not try it without I don’t know how it compares.

      Reply
    10. Amy

      July 07, 2020 at 2:09 pm

      4 stars
      Very good!
      Quick to make, served with a salad and garlic bread.

      Reply
    11. Pam Jones

      June 21, 2020 at 10:37 pm

      5 stars
      Super easy sauce! Great flavors. We grilled the shrimp for a little extra touch, but either way would be good.

      Reply
      • Sherri

        June 22, 2020 at 8:09 am

        I like the grilled shrimp idea! So happy to hear you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    12. Anna Arroyo

      May 17, 2020 at 10:05 pm

      4 stars
      I’m sorry but I made this and I am kind of upset I wasted my shrimp on this dish. The sauce base was awful on pasta, and there is no salt in the whole recipe which I didn’t even realize till I tried it and it was BLAND. Wasn’t even that spicy.

      Reply
    13. Vonda

      May 17, 2020 at 4:01 pm

      5 stars
      I have made this several time now for my family. They absolutely love it. I follow the recipe exactly as written. Super easy too!

      Reply
    14. Tonya

      April 26, 2020 at 11:46 am

      Can I use lemon juice since I don’t have lime juice?

      Reply
      • Sherri

        April 29, 2020 at 4:30 pm

        I honestly don’t know. I have never tried it with lemon. I would love to know if you do!

        Reply
    15. Carol Kozma

      April 20, 2020 at 3:32 pm

      any substitutions for thai sauce

      Reply
      • Sherri

        April 21, 2020 at 8:23 am

        Unfortunately, I don’t think so. That is what makes the sauce so special.

        Reply
    16. Janet Bradley

      April 09, 2020 at 2:26 pm

      5 stars
      Could you use granulated garlic powder vs minced. Other thank that this sounds amazingly awesome.

      Reply
      • Sherri

        April 09, 2020 at 3:43 pm

        Absolutely! You could use 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder for each 2 cloves of garlic, depending on your flavor preference.

        Reply
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