Description
This Instant Pot Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta is a flavorful and creamy dish combining tender spaghetti, spicy bang bang sauce, and succulent cooked jumbo shrimp. Ready in under 15 minutes, it’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner with a delicious balance of spicy, tangy, and savory notes.
Ingredients
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Pasta and Base
- 1 pound dried spaghetti
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 1/4 cups water
Shrimp
- 1 pound cooked jumbo shrimp
Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Juice from 1/2 a lime
- 1 plus tablespoons sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Dried green onions or chives (about 1/2 tablespoon, optional)
Instructions
- Pressure Cook Pasta: Break the spaghetti noodles in half and place them in the Instant Pot. Add the minced garlic, olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 4 1/4 cups water. Close and lock the lid, set the Instant Pot to HIGH pressure for 4 minutes. After cooking, turn off the Instant Pot and perform a quick release to release the pressure.
- Prepare Bang Bang Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, juice from half a lime, sriracha sauce (start with 1 tablespoon for mild and adjust to your spice preference), and smoked paprika. Mix thoroughly until smooth and well combined.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Stir the prepared bang bang sauce and about 1/2 tablespoon of optional dried green onions into the Instant Pot with the cooked pasta, ensuring the noodles are evenly coated with the sauce.
- Add Shrimp and Sauté: Add the cooked jumbo shrimp to the Instant Pot and mix to combine. Set the Instant Pot to Sauté mode and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally to heat through the shrimp. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Use cooked jumbo shrimp to save time; raw shrimp would require additional cooking time.
- Adjust sriracha quantity based on your heat preference.
- If using fresh green onions or chives, add them at the end as garnish for best flavor and texture.
- Breaking the spaghetti noodles helps them fit better in the Instant Pot and cook evenly.
- Make sure to do a quick release so the noodles don’t overcook.
