Easy Instant Pot Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta
Bold and spicy Easy Instant Pot Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta, an easy pressure cooker dinner you can make in minutes!
Why We Love This Instant Pot Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta
Today’s easy Instant Pot Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta is designed specifically for the Instant Pot. For those without, I’ve provided traditional stovetop instruction as well.
You may have heard of, or better yet tried, Bang Bang Shrimp from the popular seafood restaurant Bonefish Grill. Although we don’t visit Bonefish often, the few times I have been I can’t get over their signature appetizer of deep-fried shrimp coated in a spicy mayo and sweet chili sauce.
We’ve played with ways to make Bang Bang Shrimp at home, along with lighter variations that don’t require batter and fry oil.
However, my favorite Bang Bang spin-off is turning it into a quick Instant Pot seafood pasta dish. That way, you get the comfort of noodles with the spicy sweet wow factor of the Asian spiced shrimp! This shrimp pasta dish is seriously delicious!
Let’s talk about this Easy Instant Pot Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta.
Can You Cook Pasta in an Instant Pot?
Yes! What a shock to discover pasta is perfectly pressure cooked in 4 minutes in the Instant Pot! Preparing pasta this way removes several steps, like draining off hot boiling water, so you don’t waste time and energy in the kitchen. This also reduces pasta safety hazards.
Plus, Easy Instant Pot Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta tastes amazing.
It’s the perfect way to create a little excitement at the dinner table on a cold winter’s night!
What Ingredients You Will Need
- 1 pound dried spaghetti
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 4 1/4 cup water
- 1 pound raw jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise – I used light mayo
- 3/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce, more as needed
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions
- Salt and black pepper
How To Make This Shrimp Pasta Recipe
Break the spaghetti noodles in half and place in the Instant Pot. Add the garlic, coconut oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and water. Cover and lock the lid into place.
Set the Instant Pot on “Pressure Cook High” for 4 minutes. Once it is finished cooking, turn the Instant Pot “Off”, then press the button to “Quick Release” the steam, until the valve button drops.
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl mix the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, lime juice, and Sriracha together.
Unlock the lid and stir the sauce mixture into the pasta. Let the sauce simmer and thicken 2-3 minutes if needed. Pour in the shrimp and scallions, then mix to combine. Set the Instant Pot on “Sauté” and cook for 2-3 minutes, toss and simmer until the shrimp are pink. Taste, then salt and pepper as needed. Add more Sriracha if desired as a garnish and for deeper flavor. Serve warm.
Check out the Printable Recipe Card below for this Instant Pot Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta Recipe. Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do leftovers last?
You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 5 days.
I can make multiple batches and place them in the freezer?
Yes, you can make more than one batch and store the extra in an airtight container. Freeze for up to 6 months.
Can I make this bang bang shrimp recipe on the stove?
Yes, you can! Boil the pasta as directed on the package and drain in a colander, reserving 1 cup of pasta water. Place the coconut oil, garlic, bang bang sauce (step 2,) and shrimp in the empty pot. Set over medium heat. Pour the pasta into the sauce and toss to coat. Cook until the shrimp are pink. If needed, add some of the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
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Check the printable recipe card below for the prep time, total time, and nutrition facts including calories, carbohydrates, protein, and sodium percentages.
Easy Instant Pot Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried spaghetti
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 4 1/4 cup water
- 1 pound raw jumbo shrimp, peeled and deviened
- 3/4 cup light mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce, more as needed
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Break the spaghetti noodles in half and place in the Instant Pot. Add the garlic, coconut oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and water. Cover and lock the lid into place.
- Set the Instant Pot on “Pressure Cook High” for 4 minutes. Once it is finished cooking, turn the Instant Pot “Off”, then press the button to “Quick Release” the steam, until the valve button drops.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl mix the mayonnaise, Thai sweet chili sauce, lime juice, and Sriracha together.
- Unlock the lid and stir the sauce into the pasta. Let the sauce simmer and thicken 2-3 minutes if needed. Pour in the shrimp and scallions, then mix to combine. Set the Instant Pot on "Sauté" and cook for 2-3 minutes, toss and simmer until the shrimp are pink. Taste, then salt and pepper as needed. Add more Sriracha if desired. Serve warm.
I just gave my instant pot to my son last week because I knew he would get more use out of it than me. I am going to try your stove top directions and take it to our next potluck here in our park.
Trying this week. Thanks!
Can the maynaise be reduced? Or substituted with something else? Thanks!
This dish came out perfectly! Just enough spice to throw in some heat and full of wonderful flavor. Super easy and quick using the Instant Pot. Delicious!
I don’t have coconut oil, can I use another type of oil?
What kind of coconut oil do you use, I looked at several at the store and was unsure what to buy?
My daughter bought me an instant pot and I thought this recipe looked like something easy for me to try. 😏
Thank you.
Hi Susie,
Yes, You can use any type of oil you like! :)
I love the recipe and would like to see more Instant Pot recipes.
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Made this last night in my Instant Pot…let me start by saying my husband and I LOVE Bang Bang Shrimp. I had to make on substitution because I couldn’t find the Thai Chili Sauce so I substituted with a similar sauce. This was easy and delicious. My husband said it was one of the best things I’ve made and my two year old had two bowls of it.
Instant Pot fan-girl here! Yes, more receipes please. Loved the BangBang Shrimp!
Hi Trudy,
Good to know, will do! And I’m so glad you liked this recipe! :)
Yum! What would you suggest if I was to use chicken instead of shrimp? I’m just out of shrimp right now. Maybe saute chicken pieces in separate pan a little then add them when you would add the shrimp? Thanks!
Hi Allie!
Good question. You could sauté chicken chunks in the Instant Pot first, then add them back in at the end. Let me know how it turns out if you give it a try. :)
This is the BEST.. My son ate it up !!!! I’m making a 2nd batch tonight in less than 1wk…. They love it… It has a kick if you like spicy. I think I’ll try it with chicken next !!!!
Oh, it’d be really good with chicken too! Good thinking!
Great! More insta pot recipes PLEASE! I love my insta pot.
How would I double this recipe? Thank you!
Hi Elizabeth,
I have not doubled this recipe yet, but I have doubled other IP pasta recipes. You should be fine to make it as-is X2 with plenty of room in the pot. :)
I have a 6 quart pot. Is that large enough to double?
Easy adaptable recipe. Halved it using linguine. Added red bell pepper and bamboo shoots with the shrimp. Was delish!
Yay! We love your recipes. Please do more IP recipes! BTW mac-n-cheese is really easy too. 1lb elbow macaroni, 4cups water, 2tsp ground mustard, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 4tbl butter, 1tsp salt. High pressure 4 minutes and quick release. We then stir in 4 ounces cream cheese and couple cups of Mexican shredded cheese (it’s what we have in our frig). Add a cup of milk, stir and garnish with bacon bits. Yum.
Thanks Susan,
That sounds delicious!
Thank you for the IP recipe. I have owned and used an Instant Pot a year and a half, and it IS the neatest thing since..?? I would be delighted to see more recipes from you using it. Though I use it a lot, I am always looking for more ways to make delicious, quicker meals using my pot. I will make it in a few days after I get to grocery for an ingredient I am out of.
Great Annie, We are working on some IP recipes right now and will share them soon!
Please do more Instant Pot Recipes! What a great kitchen tool! I love mine!
loved how easy and fast so good