Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta
The favorite bang bang shrimp is turned into the creamiest, easiest pasta dishes of all!
I’ve been somewhat obsessed with this whole bang bang sauce so in an effort to have it again for like the 10th time in the last 3 weeks, I decided to give it a try in a pasta form. And boy, am I glad I did because of all the bang bang recipes I’ve tried lately, the pasta one turned out to be the best.
It’s also the easiest bang bang recipe ever! All you have to do is roast some shrimp in a little bit of paprika for that smoky flavor, and while that’s in the oven, you can boil up your pasta, and make that epic, creamy bang bang sauce. Once that’s done, you can toss those together for the creamiest pastas of all time, giving you a kick of heat and refreshing tangy goodness!
Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta
Ingredients
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 8 ounces medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, or more, to taste
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
For the sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise*
- ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, pressed
- Juice of 1/2 lime, or more, to taste
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha, optional
- Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- To make the sauce, whisk together mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, garlic, lime juice, Sriracha and red pepper flakes; set aside.
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.
- Place shrimp onto the prepared baking sheet. Add olive oil, garlic, paprika, salt and pepper, to taste, and gently toss to combine. Place into oven and roast just until pink, firm and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, shrimp and mayonnaise mixture.
- Serve immediately, garnished with parsley.
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Good solid recipe. Made per recipe, but “garnished” with some lime juice in addition to the parsley. Next time, I think I’ll try with chicken and throw in a container of spinach when mixing before serving so we get our greens. Glad to know others made with yogurt or half mayo half yogurt cause would like to try that too!
I made this last night. I like mayo, and found this his dish hard to eat because of the overpowering mayo. The sauce also has raw garlic in it, so I brushed my teeth 3 times throughout the night trying to get that garlic flavor out of my mouth. I think it would be great to roast the shrimp as directed (which were delicious) and then serve with buttered noodles rather than this sauce. To me mayo does not equal, “creamy.” Sorry, but I won’t be making this again…
Trying this tonight….SO excited….how can it not be awesome….I almost licked the screen!!!!!!!!!
Can I use cooked , frozen shrimp for this recipe?
I recommend using uncooked shrimp to avoid overcooking, which can result in a rubbery texture.
Hello, I tried making this just now! It turned out great! I used Japanese mayo though and added a few drops of chilli-garlic oil for the an Asian taste. Thank you for this recipe!
I made this last night and OMG, It turned out so good. I felt like a natural born chef when I was done. I used coconut oil, added mushrooms and extra crushed red pepper to make it spicier. Didn’t add the Sarahchi.
I wish I had a place to post a picture because it looks like a gourmet meal!
This recipe is not very good. The sauce tastes more like a salad dressing. The idea sounds good but the result isn’t worth trying.
I’m sorry that this recipe did not turn out the way you had imagined. I only post recipes that have been successfully tested in my own kitchen, and as you can see from the comments here, many of these readers have had great outcomes in the final dish as well. However, I understand that we all have different taste preferences, and I really appreciate your honest feedback.
Making this tonight! Did you leave the tails on? Some looked like you did ad some looked like the tail was removed
You can choose to leave the tails on or off – it’s up to you!
Both of my kids agreed this was a winner. High praise indeed!
Can I serve this at room temperature the following day as a pasta salad?
I find that this is best when served immediately but as always, please use your best judgment.
Good spice and flavor but honestly the taste of mayo was overwhelming in this dish. Won’t make again.
You can substitute sour cream or Greek yogurt for the mayo to suit your preferences a little bit better.
I was searching the internet looking for new ideas for shrimp when I came across this. It looks great and I cannot wait to make it! I’ve been a chef for 30 plus years and I’m always looking for new ideas. Glad I found your blog and I’m looking forward to making this and checking out some of your other recipes!
Made it tonight and it was as good as I expected!
This receipe was absolutely delish!!!! My father isn’t a pasta lover and even he went for a second dish. Good review from us!
I also recommed for a lighter flavour too use a substitute for the mayo! But others then that, if you like pasta and Heat, this ones a gooder!
Just made this and was a bit skeptical about how it would turn out.. well! It was a very nice surprise!..
My husband loved it “,
Thank you so much for this recipe 🙂
Is there a different sauce or powdered flavoring I can substitute for the sweet Thai chili sauce?
Unfortunately, without further recipe testing, I cannot answer with certainty. As always, please use your best judgment.
I made this dish this evening and I was put off of it. I think it is the mayo that I didn’t like….it left an unpleasant mouth feel. I am going to try it again but with greek yoghurt I think which would keep it lighter and less of a coating in ones mouth.
If you are not a fan of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt would be a great (and definitely more healthy) substitution!
I love mayo,but in this recipe I felt the mayo flavor was too much. I don’t think we will make again.
I agree. It was not hit. Too much mayo Maybe I will try greek yogurt , if I give it a go again. Or maybe 1/2 the mayo… Not sure which is best .
I made this for my wife and I last night. I really do not like mayo but tried it anyways. I figured with the heat it would be good. I could not finish it. Sauce and shrimp had great flavor, but next time no mayo for sure. Also when adding the shrimp, pasta and sauce, seemed like the sauce shoulda been heated because it made the shrimp and pasta cold. We will tinker around with this recipe. Maybe Alfredo instead.
Is it possible to make this ahead & reheat it the next day?
Yes, absolutely.
I made this yummy dish but instead of plain siracha powder I used garlic siracha it was delish. Fast and easy to make ….its a new favorite
We make this 2-3 a month!!!! It is a favorite!!!! My husband would eat this every night if he could!!! (: thanks for the amazing recipe!!!!!