This Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta has the most scrumptious, creamy sauce. Plus it’s a dinner recipe that is ready in about 20 minutes!
BANG BANG SHRIMP PASTA
It seems that most of us moms are super busy and find ourselves on the run a lot these days…especially in May. May is worse than December at our house as far as busy-ness goes. So I am always looking for easy dinner recipes that are also 30 minute meals! Today I am sharing a delicious recipe that is fast and so easy to make…Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta Recipe.
This is also one of those recipes my whole family loves to eat. If you are not a fan of shrimp, this can easily be switched up by throwing some cooked chicken in place of the shrimp!
PASTA
You can also sub in your favorite Pasta if spaghetti is not your first choice. We have made this with Penne Pasta and it turns out just as yummy! So change it up according to your family’s taste preferences!
Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 lb spaghetti or your favorite noodle
- 1 ½ lbs of shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 ½ Tbsp. olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tsp. paprika
- 1 Tbsp. parsley fresh
- salt and pepper to taste
Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 Tbsp. lime juice
- ¼ tsp. Crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ Tbsp. onion powder
Instructions
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Cook pasta and then drain.
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While pasta is cooking, mix together the sauce ingredients until well blended and set aside.
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Cook shrimp in skillet over medium heat. Add in other ingredients while the shrimp is cooking.
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When cooked, remove from heat. Should take about 10 minutes (shrimp will be pink).
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Toss together the shrimp, pasta and the sauce.
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Serve immediately!
HOW TO MAKE BANG BANG SHRIMP PASTA
Sharing a simple step by step video tutorial on How to Make Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta below:
LEFTOVERS
I love eating this as leftovers too…and I am not usually a big fan of leftovers! So that is a win-win for me. I can make dinner and then have my lunch ready to go for the next day!
PASTA RECIPES
Sharing some more of our favorite pasta recipes below:
- Italian Macaroni and Cheese
- Spinach Artichoke Ravioli
- Crockpot Mac and Cheese
- Mac and Cheese Kielbasa
- Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta
- Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta
- Spaghetti Carbonara
- Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo
SIDE DISH RECIPES
- Rhodes Rolls Copycat Recipe
- Roasted Butternut Squash and Brussel Sprouts
- Garlic Parmesan Roasted Asparagus
Whip up some garlic bread and a green veggie to pair it with and you are good to go!
COOKING SUPPLIES
- Stainless steel skillet
- Pasta Strainer
- Clip-On Pot Strainer
- Wooden Utensils
- Stainless Steel Pasta Server
- Rotary Parmesan Cheese Grater (restaurant style)
*Food Styling and Photography courtesy of My Name is Snickerdoodle.
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Tried this with chicken instead of shrimp and it was delicious!
Becca- I will have to try that out. Sounds amazing!
We’re always looking for ways to switch up our pasta night! This sauce is delicious – trying it with chicken!
Jennifer- Hope you enjoy this recipe as much as my family does!
Best shrimp ever! THANK YOU!
Kristyn- I know right?! We love this recipe.
How many servings, and can it be successfully made ahead and reheated?
Regina-It makes about 8 servings. I would reheat ok. I think it would be best not made ahead though. Thank you.
What kind of side dish would you use with this?
Gail- I would probably make a simple salad to go with this or maybe some cheddar bay biscuits. Both of those recipes would be on my site. Great question.
The shrimp definitely makes this even heartier & the sauce is amazing! Very creamy & delicious!
Natalie- It is a family favorite for sure!
The sauce & shrimp make this pasta irresistible!! I am keeping shrimp around for this very recipe.
Kristyn- It really is irresistable! Everyone in my family enjoys this recipe.