INSTANT POT® COCONUT-CARAMEL SHRIMP

Instant Pot® Coconut-Caramel Shrimp image

I'm fortunate to live in Oklahoma where we have a lovely Vietnamese community. This is my Americanized version of coconut-caramel shrimp. It's made in an Instant Pot®, and while it can be made on the stovetop you'll use more pots and pans. I love serving this with jasmine rice cooked in coconut milk.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 tablespoons coconut water
7 tablespoons white sugar
½ cup coconut water
¼ cup fish sauce
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon finely grated garlic
¼ teaspoon crushed black pepper
2 teaspoons tapioca flour

Steps:

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function on high heat. Set timer to a total of 10 minutes. Add 3 tablespoons coconut water and sugar. Stir just once, then leave alone to bubble.
Meanwhile, place 1/2 cup coconut water in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high until hot, 1 to 3 minutes.
Once pressure cooker reads "Hot" the coconut water-sugar mixture should be an amber color. Carefully pour the hot coconut water into the pot, using caution as this will cause steam to rise.
Add in fish sauce and shrimp. Hit Cancel. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 3 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Once steam is released, remove lid and add in grated ginger, garlic, and pepper. Stir to combine.
Hit Cancel and switch to Saute mode. Stir in tapioca flour and whisk to combine. Cook until sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25.9 g, Cholesterol 172.6 mg, Fat 1.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 1336.5 mg, Sugar 22.4 g