Name: Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 16 ounces spaghetti noodles; ¾ cup mayonnaise; ¾ cup sweet chili sauce; 2 Tablespoon lime juice; 2 teaspoons sriracha (optional); 10 ounces medium shrimp (thawed, peeled and deveined); 1 Tablespoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 Tablespoon dried parsley; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1 Tablespoon butter; Garnish with sliced green onions

This homemade Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta recipe is a super quick and easy main course meal that’s bursting with the most incredible flavor. Inspired from the famous Bonefish Grill appetizer, this pasta dish with succulent shrimp and creamy sauce has all those same signature flavors the whole family will love.

Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta

If you’ve never had bang bang shrimp pasta before you are in for a real treat! Tender shrimp are seasoned and pan seared to perfection, then coated with a delicious sweet and spicy chili mayo sauce then served over a pasta. It’s a delicious dish that can be ready in 30 minutes or less, making it a fantastic recipe for a last minute meal on busy weeknights, but it’s fancy enough for the perfect date night meal!

If you are a fan of shrimp, you should also try this Asian Noodle Shrimp Bowls. It’s another awesome recipe for a last-minute dinner.

💗 Why We Love This Recipe

The bang bang sauce is a powerhouse of flavor that will make your taste buds come alive.
Easily customize by adding or taking away spiciness depending on personal preference.
Even better than Cheesecake Factory and Bonefish Grill’s Bang Bang Shrimp made in your own kitchen!

🥄 Recommended Tools

Large sauté pan
Large pot
Mixing bowls
Kitchen spoon
Spatula
Serving platter

🛒 What’s Needed to Make this Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe

ingredients on counter: spaghetti noodles, sriracha, raw shrimp, butter, spices, mayonnaise

Pasta– we used spaghetti noodles, but you can use angel hair pasta or linguine.
Mayonnaise– regular mayonnaise is preferred over sandwich spread type mayo.
Thai sweet chili sauce-this gives the sauce that unique flavor and pink color.
Fresh lime juice-adds refreshing flavor to the sauce.
Sriracha sauce-because this is a bit spicy, adjust it to your preference.
Medium shrimp, thawed, peeled and deveined.
Minced garlic-you can use fresh garlic or store-bought mince garlic in the jar.
Butter-gives the sauce richness.
Paprika, dried parsley kosher salt, black pepper– used to season the shrimp.
Sliced green onions -for garnish.

How to Make Bang Bang Pasta Sauce with Shrimp

Step One: Cook the Pasta

Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package directions or until al dente.

Step Two: Make the Sauce

While pasta is cooking, combine the 3/4 cup mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, lime juice and sriracha in a small bowl, whisk until combined, set aside.

Step Three: Cook the Shrimp

Place uncooked peeled and deveined shrimp in a medium bowl, add the minced cloves of garlic, paprika, kosher salt, dried parsley, and black pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat, add raw shrimp.
Cook until shrimp is cooked through, shrimp should look pink, about 6 minutes.
Remove from heat

Step Four: Assemble the Dish

Add cooked pasta to a large serving bowl or platter, pour the bang bang sauce over the hot cooked noodles, toss to combine
Top pasta mixture with cooked shrimp.
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley
Serve and enjoy

Variations of Bang Bang Pasta Recipe?

Spices: If you like an extra spicy sauce, you can add red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper or hot sauce.

Skinny bang bang shrimp pasta: If you want to cut back on some of the fat, you can use plain Greek yogurt or sour cream to make the sauce instead of the mayo. You can also use gluten-free pasta instead of regular pasta.

Protein: This sauce works great over chicken, chicken tenders, or even crab cakes.

Pasta: You can use your favorite pasta with this recipe, but you can also serve the shrimp and sauce over rice or even savory mashed potatoes.

What Goes with Bang Bang Shrimp?

It’s a great meal all on its own with a slice of toasted garlic bread, but you can serve just about any side dish you like with it. Easy Cole Slaw, Broccoli Salad and this Creamy Cucumber Salad are some of our favorite recipes to serve with bang bang pasta.

Can I Freeze Leftover Shrimp Pasta?

Because the shrimp are pan seared and not breaded, it freezes very well. Allow the dish to cool to room temperature, then place in an airtight container in the freezer for up to a few months.

To thaw, place in the fridge overnight, then reheat it in a sauce pan or in the microwave just until warmed through.

Tips for Buying and Preparing Shrimp

For a time saving tip, look for easy peel shrimp. The back of the shrimp is already split for you, making peeling and deveining a breeze.

When buying frozen shrimp, check the listed ingredients on the label. You should only see two ingredients, water and shrimp. Some companies use preservatives or other ingredients that can give shrimp an odd and not so fresh taste.

If you’re buying fresh shrimp for this recipe, you’ll want to look for sign of freshness. Shrimp should feel firm to the touch and should not have a strong “fishy” or ammonia smell.

If you’re needing a quick meal for busy nights but forgot to thaw out your shrimp, just place them in a bowl of cold water (not warm) and they should thaw within an hour. Change out the water about every 15 minutes.

If feeding a crowd, you should plan on approximately 3 ounces of uncooked shrimp per person.

Determine size shrimp based on the type of recipe. Jumbo shrimp are excellent for grilling and sheet pan meals. For pan searing and pasta dishes, medium to large ideal. Small shrimp work really well in dips, soups and gumbos.

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Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta

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