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Easy Instant Pot Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta

This Easy Instant Pot Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta is a flavor explosion! Creamy, spicy, and ready in a flash, it's perfect for any dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound dried spaghetti
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil
  • 4 ¼ cups water
  • 1 pound raw jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
  • ¾ cup light mayonnaise
  • ¾ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce (more as needed)
  • ½ cup chopped scallions
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Serving dishes

Method
 

  1. Turn your Instant Pot to the "Sauté" setting. Add 1 teaspoon of coconut oil and let it heat up. Once hot, add the 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Add the 1 pound of dried spaghetti to the pot, followed by 4 ¼ cups of water. Stir to ensure the pasta is submerged. Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to "Manual" or "Pressure Cook" for 4 minutes. Perform a quick release of the pressure once done.
  3. Open the lid and add the 1 pound of raw jumbo shrimp to the pot. Stir well to combine with the pasta. Close the lid again and set the Instant Pot to "Manual" or "Pressure Cook" for 2 more minutes. Perform another quick release.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the ¾ cup light mayonnaise, ¾ cup Thai sweet chili sauce, ¼ cup lime juice, and 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce. Pour the sauce into the pot and gently toss everything together.
  5. Add salt and pepper to taste, then sprinkle the ½ cup chopped scallions over the top. Stir gently and serve immediately.

Notes

  • You can use frozen shrimp; just add an extra minute to the cooking time.
  • For a lighter option, substitute light mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
  • To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Enhance with seasonal vegetables for a colorful twist!