15 minutes4 servingsappetizer

Thai Shrimp

By Claudia Varleta

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4 Servings

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15 Minutes

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Easy

Thai Shrimp
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Recipe Details

Course: Appetizers, Main Dishes, Snacks

Difficulty: Easy

Total Time: 15 Minutes

Cuisine: Asian Flavors

Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp minced ginger
  • ½ red pepper, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup small chopped cilantro
  • 19 oz(540 g) canned tomato with its juice, diced
  • 1 tbsp peanut butter
  • 1 ⅔ cups (400 ml) coconut milk
  • ¼ tsp chili powder
  • 1.5 lb (600 g) peeled shrimp
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground pepper
  • peanut and cilantro

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Place the stainless steel inner pot inside the Instant Pot®. Press Saute and set time to 10 Minutes . Add the olive oil and onion. Sauté until onion is translucent, stirring occasionally. Then press Cancel.
  2. Add the ginger, pepper, cilantro, canned tomato including juice, peanut butter, coconut milk, chili pepper, shrimp, salt, and pepper.
  3. Close and lock the Instant Pot® lid. Make sure the steam release handle is turned to Sealing. Press Pressure Cook, pressure level Low, and set time to 5 Minutes.
  4. When done cooking, press Cancel and turn the steam release handle to Venting. Once all the steam has been released, open the lid and serve hot decorated with peanuts and cilantro.

About the chef

Claudia Varleta

Claudia Varleta

Claudia Varleta, creator of Mundo de Dulcinea, is a commercial engineer turned food blogger who is passionate about conscious cooking. With a decade of experience, Claudia shares her love for creating simple yet creative recipes that emphasize sustainability and flavor. Her blog offers a wide variety of both sweet and savory dishes, inspiring her followers to add a touch of sweetness to their everyday lives. In addition to her blog, Claudia has co-authored several cookbooks, including Fácil y Delicioso: 75 Recetas para Simplificar el Día a Día, the official Instant Pot cookbook in Chile. This book features easy and flavorful recipes designed to make meal preparation simpler and more enjoyable for home cooks.

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