Instant Pot Spicy Honey Garlic Shrimp
Instant Pot Spicy Honey Garlic Shrimp is a delightful dish that marries the sweetness of honey with the savory kick of garlic and a touch of heat from red pepper flakes. This quick and easy recipe transforms fresh shrimp into a succulent meal in just minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or surprise guests. Serve it over rice or alongside crisp veggies for a flavorful, satisfying experience that will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/3 cup raw honey
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode. Add olive oil and heat.
- Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add shrimp and sprinkle with red pepper flakes; cook until pink (about 2 minutes).
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and chicken broth; pour over shrimp.
- Close the lid securely and set to 'Manual' or 'Pressure Cook' for 3 minutes.
- Perform a quick release of pressure; open the lid carefully.
- Toss everything together gently in the pot before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating sliced bell peppers or snap peas. Substitute honey with maple syrup for a different sweetness profile. Adjust the level of red pepper flakes according to your spice preference.