Instant Pot Sweet & Sour Shrimp & Rice
.Instant Pot sweet and sour shrimp with rice is your answer when you are craving takeout but don’t want to spend the money on it. This easy sweet and sour shrimp recipe is a dump and go wonder that can be on your table in about 20 minutes!
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I’ve told you all before that we love ordering Chinese takeout.
But when you are feeding 6 people, including 4 growing boys and one very hungry husband, it gets expensive really fast.
So we often make our takeout at home.
Fake out if you will.
And this Instant Pot sweet and sour shrimp is a spot on dupe of your favorite Chinese order, made right at home for a fraction of the cost.
Ingredients
To make this you’ll need:
- Rice– I recommend jasmine rice or basmati but plain old white rice will work in a pinch.
- Water
- Chicken broth– For flavor
- Sweet and sour sauce– Your favorite brand. You can find it in the Asian aisle at the grocery store or buy it online HERE.
- Butter– Salted
- Seasonings– Soy sauce, garlic powder, sesame sauce, and red pepper flakes
- Shrimp– Frozen peeled and deveined raw shrimp. Do not use precooked shrimp or they will be sort of rubbery.
You’ll also need a 6 or 8 quart Instant Pot.
How to Make
This is seriously easy to make and the perfect meal for Instant Pot beginners.
To make it, pour the rice into the liner of your Instant Pot.
Next add the water and broth.
Finally, top the rice and liquid with the remaining ingredients, ending with the shrimp.
Do NOT stir.
Secure the lid on the pot and set the vent valve to the sealed position.
Cook on HIGH pressure for 3 minutes, then let the pot rest for 10 minutes undisturbed.
Carefully open the vent valve to release the remaining steam.
Then remove the lid and stir everything to fluff the rice.
Serve warm with your favorite garnishes.
Enjoy!
Garnish Ideas
We love topping this with:
- sesame seeds
- sliced green onions
- a drizzle of sriracha
Storing Leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat it in the microwave until warmed through.
Tips and Tricks
- Make sure you don’t stir after you put everything in. The way everything is layered will make sure everything cooks properly.
- The red pepper flakes are optional. You can omit them if you don’t want any heat or add more if you want extra spice.
- Don’t skip the natural release part of the cooking process. Your rice will be undercooked if you do.
Other Instant Pot Takeout Recipes
Instant Pot sweet and sour shrimp and rice is one of our favorite fakeout meals.
Make it the next time you are craving takeout and enjoy!
Looking for other Instant Pot takeout recipes?
Try these:
- Instant Pot Beef & Broccoli
- Instant Pot Beijing Beef (Panda Express Copycat)
- Instant Pot Hibachi Style Steak & Zucchini
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Instant Pot Sweet & Sour Shrimp & Rice
Ingredients
- 2 cups jasmine rice can also use basmati
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 8 oz sweet & sour sauce
- 4 tbsp salted butter
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp sesame sauce
- pinch red pepper flakes optional
- 25-30 frozen raw shrimp peeled & deveined
Instructions
- Pour the rice into the liner of your instant pot, followed by the water an broth. Top with the remaining ingredients, ending with the shrimp. DO NOT stir.
- Add the lid, turning to close, and set the vent valve to the sealed position.
- Cook on HIGH pressure for 3 minutes, then let the pot rest for 10 minutes undisturbed.
- Carefully open the vent valve to release the remaining steam.
- Open the instant pot and stir to fluff the rice.
- Serve warm with your favorite garnishes.
Notes
- Make sure you don't stir after you put everything in. The way everything is layered will make sure everything cooks properly.
- The red pepper flakes are optional. You can omit them if you don't want any heat or add more if you want extra spice.
- Don't skip the natural release part of the cooking process. Your rice will be undercooked if you do.
Nutrition
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