Description
This Instant Pot Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta is a quick and flavorful one-pot meal combining perfectly cooked spaghetti with a creamy, spicy bang bang sauce and juicy jumbo shrimp. Ready in just 14 minutes, it’s a perfect weeknight dinner packed with a tangy, sweet, and spicy kick.
Ingredients
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Pasta and Cooking Base
- 1 pound dried spaghetti
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 1/4 cups water
Shrimp and Sauce
- 1 pound cooked jumbo shrimp
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Juice from 1/2 a lime
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- Dried green onions or chives (optional, about 1/2 tablespoon)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pasta: Break the spaghetti noodles in half and place them into the Instant Pot. Add minced garlic, olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 4 1/4 cups water. Securely close and lock the Instant Pot lid.
- Pressure Cook Pasta: Set the Instant Pot to HIGH pressure for 4 minutes. Once the cooking time finishes, turn off the cooker and perform a quick release to safely release the pressure.
- Make the Bang Bang Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, lime juice, smoked paprika, and sriracha sauce. Adjust the sriracha quantity based on your preferred spice level.
- Combine Sauce with Pasta: Stir the prepared sauce and optional dried green onions into the cooked pasta inside the Instant Pot, making sure the noodles are evenly coated with the sauce.
- Add Shrimp and Finish Cooking: Fold in the cooked jumbo shrimp. Set the Instant Pot to Sauté mode and cook for 3-4 minutes while stirring occasionally until the shrimp are heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Use cooked shrimp to reduce cooking time; if using raw, slightly increase sauté time to ensure shrimp are fully cooked.
- Break the spaghetti in half to fit better into the Instant Pot and help even cooking.
- Adjust sriracha sauce to control the heat level of the dish.
- If you prefer fresh green onions instead of dried, sprinkle them on top as garnish after cooking.
- For a dairy-free version, use mayonnaise made without dairy ingredients.
