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    Home » Instant Pot » Instant Pot Shrimp and Broccoli

    Instant Pot Shrimp and Broccoli

    Published on June 28, 2019 | updated on December 27, 2020 by Diana

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    Easy Instant Pot shrimp and broccoli stir fry that is healthier and better than take-out! This is probably the quickest meal that you can make in the Instant Pot as it cooks for just 0 minutes, which means that it just needs to come to pressure.

    Perfect for busy weeknights and summer days!

    If you’re a fan of shrimp and Asian flavors, then you’re going to love this! This is one of the easiest and quickest meals that you can make in the Instant Pot, it’s a healthier version of the traditional stir fry and the whole family will love it. 

    Also, make sure to check out my Instant Pot Hibachi shrimp, Instant Pot beef and broccoli recipe, and my Instant Pot chicken and broccoli recipe.

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    1 Recommended Tools and Ingredients
    2 Instant Pot Shrimp Recipe
    3 Instant Pot Broccoli Recipe
    4 How to Cook Shrimp and Broccoli in the Instant Pot
    5 Using Fresh Shrimp
    6 More Great Instant Pot Recipes
    7 Instant Pot Shrimp and Broccoli

    Recommended Tools and Ingredients

    • An Instant Pot. I have this Instant Pot, it’s my favorite! Currently on HALF PRICE!
    • I love these stainless steel measuring cups and use them every time I cook, as well as those measuring spoons.
    • Shrimp (raw and thawed).
    • Fresh broccoli.
    • Garlic.
    • Ginger.
    • Brown sugar or granulated sugar or honey.
    • Sesame oil
    • Soy sauce, if you’re using a low sodium soy sauce then you might need to salt the food a little. For gluten-free, use tamari sauce instead.
    • Rice wine vinegar or white vinegar
    • Corn starch
    • Sesame seeds

    Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

    Instant Pot Shrimp Recipe

    Shrimp is usually cooked really quickly, and in the Instant Pot, I cook it for just 0 minutes with a quick release. If you cook it for longer, then you might end up with rubbery shrimp. Use thawed shrimp for this recipe, 0 minutes will be enough.

    Instant Pot Broccoli Recipe

    Broccoli usually cooks in 0 minutes, that’s why it works great in this recipe. If you’re worried that the broccoli might turn out soft and you like it crunchy, just separately steam it in the Instant Pot and then add it to the shrimp after thickening the sauce. Alternatively, you can add raw broccoli florets to the pot after pressure cooking and thickening the sauce, cover with the lid and let it “steam for a couple of minutes”.

    DO NOT USE FROZEN BROCCOLI.

    To learn how to steam broccoli in the Instant Pot, and get the desired texture, check out my Instant Pot steamed broccoli recipe.

    We received some feedback where readers reported that the broccoli turned into a mush, so I strongly recommend adding it only after pressure cooking to avoid the disappointment.

    How to Cook Shrimp and Broccoli in the Instant Pot

    Step 1.

    Put all of the sauce ingredients in the pot, add thawed shrimp and broccoli and cover with the lid. If you chose not to add broccoli (so it stays firm), leave it until after pressure cooking.

    Instant Pot Shrimp and Broccoli

    Step 2.

    Make sure that the valve/vent is in SEALING position. Click on “manual” or “pressure cook” and set on high. Choose 0 minutes and let it come to pressure.

    As the Instant Pot comes to pressure, the food will cook. When it beeps, quickly release the steam and carefully open the lid.

    The sauce will be thin and will look like in the picture below.

    Instant Pot Shrimp and Broccoli

    Step 3.

    Now it’s time to thicken the sauce using corn starch slurry. Remove the broccoli from the pot if you added it earlier, and set aside.

    Mix corn starch with water (equal amounts), then add it to the pot. Press on “saute” and set for 2 minutes.

    Shrimp and Broccoli stir fry

    The slurry will thicken the sauce, and give the food a lovely glaze.

    If the sauce is not thick enough, then add more slurry and mix it again on saute mode. Put the broccoli back in, and mix with the sauce.

    Serve over Instant Pot white rice (make sure to check out this recipe, it’s the only rice recipe that you will ever need!), and garnish with sesame seeds.

    And pair with tasty homemade yum yum sauce!

    Shrimp and Broccoli stir fry

    Using Fresh Shrimp

    This recipe was tested using frozen and thawed raw shrimp. If you have fresh raw shrimp and would like to make this then don’t change the settings. 

    Shrimp and Broccoli stir fry

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    • Instant Pot chicken and shrimp Rasta Pasta
    • Instant Pot hibachi shrimp
    • Instant Pot spicy cajun shrimp
    • Instant Pot Marsala chicken
    • Instant Pot whole chicken (cooked with rice!)
    • Instant Pot hibachi steak
    • Instant Pot chicken wings
    • Instant Pot burrito bowl
    • Instant Pot fajita rice
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    Instant Pot Shrimp and Broccoli

    Easy Instant Pot shrimp and broccoli stir fry that is healthier and better than take-out! This is probably the quickest meal that you can make in the Instant Pot as it cooks for just 0 minutes, which means that it just needs to come to pressure.
    4.86 from 54 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Asian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 242kcal
    Author: Diana

    Ingredients

    • 8.5 oz (250 grams) shrimp thawed
    • 14 oz (400 grams) broccoli

    For the sauce

    • 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce (If gluten-free, sub with tamari sauce)
    • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
    • 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar or white vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon brown sugar or granulated sugar or honey
    • 1 tablespoons ginger grated
    • 2 cloves garlic grated or minced
    • 2 teaspoon sesame oil

    For the slurry and garnish

    • 1-2 tablespoons cornstarch for the slurry (add 1 tbsp of water) – you might need more.
    • 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce optional
    • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds to garnish
    • 1 green onion thinly sliced (optional)

    Instructions

    • Put all of the ingredients in the Instant Pot (except for the broccoli if you want it to stay firm, the corn starch slurry and the sesame seeds) start with the sauce ingredients, and shrimp follows. Cover with the lid, and make sure that the vent is in sealing position.
    • Press on "manual" or "pressure cook" make sure that it's set on high pressure, and cook for 0 minutes. Let the Instant Pot come to pressure, then it will stop cooking and will beep. Quickly release the steam and carefully open the lid.
    • To thicken the sauce, press on "saute" and add the slurry to the pot. Mix it with the sauce, and the sauce will be thickened (it might take just 1 minute to do this, depending on how quick your sauce thickens). If it's not thick enough, then add one more cornstarch with water mixed together before adding to the pot. Mix in sriracha sauce if using.
    • After thickening the sauce, add fresh broccoli florets to the pot and cover with the lid. Allow the broccoli to "steam" for a couple of minutes and it will be slightly cooked but firm and crunchy.
    • Serve over rice, and garnish with sesame seeds.

    Video

    Notes

    You can cook rice in the Instant Pot. It’s the easiest and the best recipe, check it out.
    We received some feedback where readers reported that the broccoli turned into mush when added before pressure cooking, so I strongly recommend adding it only after pressure cooking to avoid the disappointment.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 304mg | Sodium: 2008mg | Potassium: 762mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1235IU | Vitamin C: 182.4mg | Calcium: 278mg | Iron: 4.6mg
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    1. Daniella

      April 17, 2021 at 11:49 am

      Other recipes you have show broccoli cooked for 0 minutes under high pressure and shrimp cooked for 0 minutes under low pressure. How would this recipe work for cooking both broccoli and shrimp together for 0 minutes under low pressure?

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      • Diana

        April 17, 2021 at 2:31 pm

        Hi Daniella, the shrimp can overcook if pressure cooked on high pressure that’s why I recommend cooking it on low pressure.

        Reply
        • Daniella

          April 18, 2021 at 1:43 am

          So cooking both broccoli and shrimp under low pressure for 0 minutes should be best in this dish. The recipe above says high pressure. Thanks. Will be trying tomorrow.

          Reply
    2. Sue

      March 02, 2021 at 12:55 am

      5 stars
      Made this tonight! Absolutely delicious!!!!

      Reply
    3. Pam

      February 12, 2021 at 10:11 pm

      Was reading the instructions, the cook time in the instructions is 0 should it be 10 minutes or what exactly?

      Reply
      • Diana

        February 12, 2021 at 10:27 pm

        Hi Pam, set the Instant Pot at 0 minutes. It will come to pressure and that’s it.

        Reply
    4. Francine M Kane

      January 23, 2021 at 10:48 pm

      5 stars
      I just made this yummy and super easy recipe. I would just thin the sauce a little more, still thick with extra water. Flavor was amazing. I heeded the advise not to put the broccoli in with the shrimp but I did microwave it with a large carrot for 3 minutes. I don’t like my veggies too firm.
      Will definitely make again.

      Reply
    5. Jeanie

      January 09, 2021 at 10:28 pm

      4 stars
      Just made this, overall quick and easy which is great as a busy mom. Sauce was delicious. My only issue was despite using frozen raw shrimp I found they were overcooked. Not sure how to avoid that since the cook time is already only 0 minutes haha. Maybe if I bought jumbo shrimp. I also realized at the last second that my broccoli had gone bad so I subbed with bell peppers, chopped in large bite sized pieces and cooked same way as recommended for the broccoli..turned out great.. I’m sure there could be lots of easy veggie alternatives depending what you have on hand, which is always nice

      Reply
    6. Diane

      January 08, 2021 at 11:45 pm

      Everything says cook for “0” minutes.

      Reply
    7. Debbie

      January 04, 2021 at 12:35 am

      5 stars
      I made this exactly as written but doubled everything. It was delicious! I steamed the broccoli in the microwave and added it after thickening the sauce with the shrimp in it. Will make again for sure.

      Reply
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