This Instant Pot Shrimp and Broccoli recipe is a quick and delicious option for a healthy weeknight dinner. Made with succulent shrimp, crisp broccoli florets, and a flavorful sauce, this dish can be prepared in under 30 minutes. The Instant Pot helps to infuse the flavors into the ingredients while ensuring a perfectly cooked meal every time. Serve this shrimp and broccoli over steamed rice for a complete and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Directions
- In the Instant Pot, select the 'Saute' function and heat the vegetable oil. Add the minced garlic and saute for 1 minute until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, cornstarch, chicken broth, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper.
- Add the shrimp to the Instant Pot and saute for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and are cooked through.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the shrimp and stir well to combine.
- Add the broccoli florets to the Instant Pot and stir to coat them in the sauce.
- Close the lid of the Instant Pot, set the valve to the 'Sealing' position, and select the 'Manual' or 'Pressure Cook' function. Cook on high pressure for 1 minute.
- Once the cooking time is complete, perform a quick release of the pressure by carefully turning the valve to the 'Venting' position.
- Open the lid and give the shrimp and broccoli a final stir. Serve hot over steamed rice, garnished with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
