Can I use a different type of noodle?

Absolutely! While spaghetti is easy and accessible, rice noodles or traditional Lo Mein noodles can be used. Just adjust the cooking time if needed, as some noodles cook faster than others.

My pasta stuck together—what went wrong?

This usually happens if you stir before pressure cooking or don’t have enough liquid. Make sure to layer the ingredients as directed and pour the sauce over the top.

Can I double the recipe?

You can, but be cautious not to overfill your Instant Pot. Also, slightly increase the cooking time by 1-2 minutes and stir well before resting.

What if I don’t have oyster sauce?

You can substitute with extra soy sauce and a little more brown sugar. Hoisin sauce is another decent alternative for the savory-sweet profile.

Instant Pot Shrimp Lo Mein Recipe

Name: Instant Pot Shrimp Lo Mein Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 8 oz spaghetti pasta, broken in half; 1 cup snow peas; 1 cup broccoli florets; 1/4 cup red peppers, thinly sliced; 2 carrots, peeled and sliced into thin rounds; 8 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1 tsp minced ginger; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp oyster sauce; 1 tbsp rice wine; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tsp red pepper flakes; Chives, chopped (optional); Extra red pepper flakes (optional)

Description

This Instant Pot Shrimp Lo Mein is a quick and flavorful Asian-inspired meal featuring juicy shrimp, fresh vegetables, and perfectly cooked noodles tossed in a savory sauce. Prepared all in one pot, it’s a convenient and delicious dinner perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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Main

1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp minced garlic
8 oz spaghetti pasta, broken in half
1 cup snow peas
1 cup broccoli florets
1/4 cup red peppers, thinly sliced
2 carrots, peeled and sliced into thin rounds
8 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined

Sauce

1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 tsp minced ginger
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp rice wine
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp red pepper flakes

Garnish

Chives, chopped (optional)
Extra red pepper flakes (optional)

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Instructions

Saute Garlic: Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add the sesame oil and minced garlic. Cook the garlic until it is lightly browned, stirring occasionally to avoid burning.
Layer Noodles and Vegetables: Add the broken spaghetti noodles to the Instant Pot, spreading them out evenly. Top with snow peas, broccoli florets, sliced red peppers, and carrot rounds.
Mix and Add Sauce: In a separate medium bowl, combine chicken broth, minced ginger, soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice wine, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes. Stir until well blended. Pour the sauce evenly over the vegetables and noodles in the pot.
Pressure Cook: Seal the Instant Pot lid and set it to Manual, High Pressure, for 5 minutes. Ensure the steam valve is set to ‘Sealing.’
Quick Release: When the cooking time is complete, perform a quick release to release the pressure. Carefully remove the lid after the pin drops.
Add Shrimp: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the pot. Stir the noodle mixture gently several times to incorporate the shrimp and help them cook in the residual heat as the water continues to evaporate.
Rest and Serve: Let the mixture sit uncovered in the Instant Pot for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are cooked through and the noodles have absorbed most of the liquid. Garnish with chives and extra red pepper flakes if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

Use fresh or frozen shrimp; if using frozen, thaw before adding.
Feel free to swap or add other vegetables such as mushrooms or snap peas.
Adjust the red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
For a vegetarian version, omit shrimp and use vegetable broth.
No need to pre-cook the pasta—Instant Pot takes care of everything!

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Calories: 350
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 820mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 53g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 110mg