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 shrimps 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 beef and broccoli recipe, it’s SO good!
TOOLS AND INGREDIENTS YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE THIS INSTANT POT SHRIMP AND BROCCOLI STIR FRY
An Instant Pot. I have this Instant Pot, it’s my favorite!
I love these stainless steel measuring cups and use them every time I cook, as well as those measuring spoons.
Shrimp (raw).
Broccoli.
Garlic.
Ginger.
Brown sugar or granulated sugar or honey.
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
INSTANT POT SHRIMP
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. You can use frozen or thawed shrimp for this recipe, 0 minutes will be enough.
Cooking frozen shrimp will result in a stronger taste, so I usually thaw it beforehand just to get rid of the ice/water.
INSTANT POT BROCCOLI
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. But I usually cook the shrimp and the broccoli together, makes my life easier!
Keep in mind, if you use frozen broccoli then you will get more liquid and might need more slurry (only add if necessary).
To learn how to steam broccoli in the Instant Pot, and get the desired texture, check out my Instant Pot steamed broccoli recipe.
HOW TO COOK SHRIMP AND BROCCOLI IN THE INSTANT POT
Step 1.
Put all of the sauce ingredients in the pot, add frozen or thawed shrimp and broccoli and cover with the lid.
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.
Step 3.
Now it’s time to thicken the sauce using corn starch slurry. Remove the broccoli from the pot, and set aside.
Mix corn starch with water (equal amounts), then add it to the pot. Click on “saute” and set for 2 minutes.
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 white rice, and garnish with sesame seeds.
WHAT IF I WANT TO USE 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 CALORIES
The amounts used to make this recipe is enough to make 2 big servings. One serving contains approximately 242 calories.
WEIGHT WATCHERS POINTS: 2 SMARTPOINTS PER PORTION ON WEIGHT WATCHERS FREESTYLE PLAN
MORE GREAT INSTANT POT RECIPES
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Instant Pot chicken alfredo pasta
Instant Pot scalloped potatoes
Or check out my Instant Pot recipe collection!
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Instant Pot Shrimp and Broccoli
Ingredients
- 8.5 oz (250 grams) shrimps frozen or thawed
- 14 oz (400 grams) broccoli
For the sauce
- 3 tbsp soy sauce low sodium (If gluten free, sub with tamari sauce)
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp rice wine vinegar or white vinegar
- 1 tsp brown sugar or granulated sugar or honey
- 1 tbsp ginger grated
- 2 cloves garlic grated or minced
- 2 tsp sesame oil
For the slurry and garnish
- 1-2 tsp cornstarch for the slurry (add 1 tsp of water) – you might need more.
- 1 tsp sriracha sauce optional
- 1 tsp sesame seeds to garnish
- 1 green onion thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Put all of the ingredients in the Instant Pot (except for the corn starch slurry and the sesame seeds) start with the sauce ingredients, and shrimp and broccoli follow. 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.
- Remove the broccoli from the pot, and set aside. Click on "saute" for 2 minutes, and add the slurry to the pot. Mix it with the sauce, and the sauce will be thickened (you may need to reduce this to 1 minute, 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. Put the broccoli back, and mix with the sauce.
- Serve over rice, and garnish with sesame seeds.
Liz
This was amazing and so quick. My daughter’s only complaint was there wasn’t enough sauce. Will definitely be making this again soon.
Hbaldwin
What size shrimp did you use?
Diana
Large shrimp!
Thalia
Does this call for fresh broccoli?
Diana
The recipe was tested using fresh broccoli, but you can also use frozen.
FL Cat
Silly question but is the nutrition information for the entire recipe or per serving. We have a type 1 diabetic kid, so knowing the carbs is a necessity for us. Looks delicious!
Diana
It’s per portion!
Amie
Tasty! I tripled the recipe (24 oz thawed shrimp) but kept the cook time 0 minutes. I omitted the oyster sauce. Next time I’ll cook the broccoli separately, as others have stated- it was a very soft texture. Flavors were excellent!
Linda
Very good. Next time I would reduce the finer and cook the broccoli separately. It was falling apart/baby food in consistency. I doubled the recipe and recommend doing that – maybe triple itn
Regina
Outstanding! So easy to make!
Mikayla H.
Has anyone made this without the brown sugar? I’d like to make it Keto friendly and of course the sugar won’t work!
Renee M Kozar
I used honey and it was delicious!!
Laurie
The family loved it. I didn’t change a thing except to double the recipe (will need to triple next time).
Sam Locke
Followed the recipe but I felt Like I needed to add some water (1/4cup) for steam in my 8qt (the IP instructions indicate 2 cup minimum for steam, but I did not get a burn notice.). I did use low sodium soy sauce and a highly rated oyster sauce. The veggies were overdone for me but fine for the wife.
FL Cat
Good to know. I have an 8 quart and have gotten the dreaded “burn” notice.
Beagle Gourmet
This was great! I used left over chicken instead of shrimp. Used 2 minutes so the chicken would soften a bit more than i thought it would at the 0, and it was awesome… A great recipe to use to build on!
Ruth Humphrey
Could this recipe be doubled? If so, should the cooking time be increased?
Diana
I’d keep the cooking time the same. Enjoy!
jeanette west
Very good! I think I will try with chicken cut into bite sized pieces! Great sauce!
Diana
Happy to hear that you liked this shrimp and broccoli recipe!
Karen
what is oyster sauce
Diana
https://www.bonappetit.com/story/what-is-oyster-sauce-substitute I hope this helps. It’s optional though, so if you don’t have it then don’t worry about it.
Becky
Will be making this recipe often. Easy, good and so much flavor.