Instant Pot Sweet Chili Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry
Instant Pot Sweet Chili Garlic Shrimp Stir-Fry is a vibrant, quick dish that elevates your weeknight meals into a delightful culinary experience. This recipe features succulent shrimp and colorful bell peppers tossed in a sweet and spicy garlic sauce, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy dinner at home, this easy-to-follow recipe is customizable and ideal for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 cups bell peppers (sliced, mixed colors)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup cornstarch (mixed with 1/4 cup water)
- 2 green onions (sliced)
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping the bell peppers and ensuring shrimp are thawed if frozen.
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add vegetable oil and heat.
- Sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and bell peppers; cook until shrimp turns pink, about 3 minutes.
- Combine sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and cornstarch mixture in a bowl. Pour over shrimp and veggies; stir well.
- Close the lid and cook on high pressure for 2 minutes. Perform a quick release of pressure.
- Serve over rice or noodles, garnished with green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: Swap shrimp for chicken or tofu for different protein options. Add other vegetables such as snap peas or broccoli for extra nutrition. For gluten-free options, use tamari instead of soy sauce.