Pressure Cooker Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Shrimp

The beauty of this Pressure Cooker Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Shrimp recipe is that you can turn it into a Risotto or Rice dish, or, use Quinoa for a higher protein, lower carb meal!

Pressure Cooker Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Shrimp

Pressure Cooker Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Shrimp

The beauty of this Pressure Cooker Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Shrimp recipe is that you can turn it into a Risotto or Rice dish, or, use Quinoa for a higher protein, lower carb meal!

Sure, this recipe is so easy to make in a skillet on the stove, but the Instant Pot Pressure Cooker will save you from having to babysit your food.

Cast of Ingredients for Pressure Cooker Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Shrimp

This is a dump and go meal.

For a Rice dish, use Jasmine, Basmati or other White Rice.

For a risotto-ish dish, use a Calrose Rice. I say risotto-ish, as it is not a true Ristotto, like my Pressure Cooker Best Wild Mushroom Risotto recipe.

We love Calrose Rice here, especially Ed. I’ve been Low Carbing it, so I am not eating much Rice these days. (Actually, this recipe was created last November and I am just now getting around to posting.)

What Ingredients are in Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Shrimp?

• Bell Pepper
• Shrimp
• Scallions
• Unsweetened Pineapple Chunks
• Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
• Sambal Oelek Chili Paste
• Soy Sauce
• Calrose Rice or Quinoa
• Unsweetened Pineapple Juice
• Dry White Wine

Broth can be substituted for the Dry White Wine, if desired.

Rinse the Rice under Cool Water

Make sure to always rinse the Rice, so that it runs clear.

I used Calrose Rice in this recipe, which is starchier than other types of Rice and great for Sushi.

However, in this instance, take a Strainer Basket and rinse the Rice to remove some of the Starch, otherwise, it will become mushy.

Another yummy Shrimp dish to try is my Pressure Cooker Seafood Corn Chowder.

Layer in the Ingredients

Everything goes into the Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker vcooking pot.

Except for the Shrimp and the Pineapple Chunks.

If you are using Quinoa, you will need to adjust the cooking time down to one minute.

Add Frozen Shrimp on Top

It is important in this recipe to add the Shrimp while they are still frozen.

Costco sell bags of the Jumbo Shrimp for a pretty decent price.

The Shrimp will Quickly turn Pink

Give the Pressure Cooker Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Shrimp a good stir, so that the rest of the liquid gets absorbed  by the Calrose Rice or Quinoa.

You might need to use the Sauté or Browning feature, if the rice is not as soft as you like.

Add in the Pineapple and Green Scallion Tops

Lastly, add in the Pineapple Chunks and the Scallions.

I like to add in the Green part of the Scallions after pressure cooking.

It adds nice texture and they wilt quickly.

So Colorful when Mixed

Mix in the Pineapple Chunks to warm.

We all eat with our eyes and this dish does not disappoint.

The bright Red, Yellow and Green makes the Pressure Cooker Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Shrimp look so yummy.

Instant Pot Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Shrimp

If you are a fan of sweet dishes, try my Pressure Cooker Pressure Cooker Chinese Take Out Sweet ‘N Sour Chicken or my Air Fryer Chinese Take Out Sweet ‘N Sour Pork recipes.

Kitchen Equipment and Essentials

• Instant Pot DUO Plus 60
• J.A. Henckels Classic 7-inch Hollow Edge Santoku Knife
• Amco Advanced Performance 18/10 Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons
• Culina Stackable (Dry) Stainless Steel Measuring Cups
• Anchor Hocking Glass (Liquid) Measuring Cups
• di Oro Living Silicone Spatulals Set
• Rachael Ray Stoneware EVOO Oil Dispensing Bottle
• Fine Life Oil Mister
• 6 oz Porcelain Ramekins
• John Boos Maple Cutting Board with Groove
• RSVP Stainless Steel Strainer Basket
• Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
• Sambal Oelek Chili Paste

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Here is the handy printable recipe:

Instant Pot / Pressure Cooker Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Shrimp

Pressure Cooker Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Shrimp

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Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: All types, American, Asian inspired

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 2 minutes

Pressure Release: 10 minutes

Total Time: 12 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Author: Jill

Ingredients

• 1 large Red Bell Pepper cleaned and sliced
• 12 ounces Calrose Rice or Quinoa
• 3/4 cup Unsweetened Pineapple Juice
• 1/4 cup Dry White Wine
• 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
• 2 Tablespoons Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
• 1 Tablespoon Sambal Oelek Ground Chili Paste
• 1 pound Large Shrimp, tails on frozen
• 4 Scallions chopped, White and Greens separated
• 1.5 cups Unsweetened Pineapple Chunks drained

Instructions

• Drain Juice from Pineapple and set Pineapple Chunks aside.  Measure out 3/4 cup of Pineapple Juice.
• Add Red Bell Peppers, Pineapple Juice, Wine, Chili Sauce, Soy Sauce, Sambal Oelek, Rice and chopped Scallions (the white part) to Pressure Cooker cooking pot.  Place frozen Shrimp on top.
  
• Lock on Lid and close Pressure Valve. Cook on High Pressure for 2 minutes. When Beep sounds, wait 10 minutes and then open the pot.
  
• Add Pineapple Chunks and Scallion Greens and mix through.
  

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