Bang bang shrimp pasta salad marries the spicy sweet flavors of bang bang shrimp with cool, refreshing pasta salad. With a few easy shortcuts, you’ll have this zesty pasta salad with shrimp on the table in no time at all!

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We absolutely adore Bonefish Grill’s bang bang shrimp.

It’s delicious in the appetizer and in these bang bang shrimp tacos.

And you can’t go wrong with bang bang shrimp pasta either!

Sure most of the time you see it served hot, but this time of year, who wants to eat a hot plate of pasta?

Chilled pasta salad is the way to go when you need some noodles in your life and in your belly.

And you will absolutely adore this bang bang shrimp pasta salad.

We’re talking about popcorn shrimp and pasta topped with a sweet, spicy, tangy sauce.

Yum!

What is bang bang sauce?

Bang bang sauce is a creamy mayonnaise based sauce full of flavor from sweet chili sauce, lime juice, spices, and sriracha.

The result is a bold sauce perfect for serving with shrimp or chicken or any other protein you’d like.

Ingredients

To make this you’ll need:

Pasta– Small shell pasta. Don’t have that? You can use elbow macaroni, penne, rotini, or farfalle instead.
Popcorn shrimp– An 18 ounce package of your favorite brand of frozen popcorn shrimp cooked according to the directions on the package.
Bang bang sauce ingredients– Real full fat mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, garlic powder, lime juice, and sriracha
Fresh cilantro– Chopped

How to Make

This bang bang shrimp pasta salad is super simple to make!

To do it, start by cooking the shrimp according to the package instructions, and then let it cool completely.

While the shrimp’s cooking, cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.

Once the pasta is al dente, drain it and run the noodles under cold water to stop the cooking process.

Set the pasta aside while you make the bang bang sauce.

In a large bowl stir together the mayo, chili sauce, garlic powder, lime juice, and sriracha until everything is evenly incorporated.

Add both the cooled, cooked pasta and the cooled, cooked shrimp to the bowl and stir until the sauce coats the pasta and shrimp.

Garnish with chopped cilantro.

Serve and enjoy!

Storing Leftovers

Store leftover bang bang shrimp pasta salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

The pasta may absorb some of the sauce, so you may want to make a bit more before serving it again.

Tips and Tricks

Add chopped or shredded lettuce to this pasta salad to turn it into a refreshing meal.
Don’t just garnish this with cilantro! You can also add a drizzle of extra sriracha, thinly sliced green onions, and/or a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes.
Want this to be completely mild or extra spicy? Adjust the sriracha to suit the tastes accordingly.

Other Pasta Salad Recipes

Bang bang shrimp pasta salad is a delicious zesty take on the traditional picnic side dish.

Make it and enjoy!

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