Mind-Blowing Instant Pot Shrimp Scampi Risotto:

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 2tablespoonssalted butter

  • 1tablespoonolive oil

  • 1shallot, minced

  • 3clovesgarlic, minced

  • 1cupArborio rice

  • 1 ½cupschicken broth

  • ½poundfrozen raw shrimp – peeled, deveined, and tail off

  • ¼cupPinot Grigio wine

  • ¼cupfreshly grated Parmesan cheese

  • ½teaspoonred pepper flakes

  • 1tablespoonfreshly squeezed lemon juice, or to taste

  • 1teaspoonminced fresh parsley

Cooking Directions

  1. Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function to heat the pot. Add butter and olive oil. Add shallot and garlic to the pot once butter has melted; saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add Arborio rice; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and mix well. Cancel Saute function.

  2. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer’s instructions; set timer for 12 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  3. Allow pressure to naturally release for 25 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes.

  4. Unlock and remove the lid. Add frozen shrimp and white wine. Do not stir. 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.

  5. Release pressure using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes. Garnish risotto with a squeeze of lemon juice and parsley.

Tips

As an optional last step, transfer the finished risotto into an oven-safe dish and top with more Parmesan cheese and broil.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe2
Calories722
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
23g
29%
Saturated Fat
10g
51%
Cholesterol
217mg
72%
Sodium
1312mg
57%
Total Carbohydrate
90g
33%
Dietary Fiber
2g
6%
Total Sugars
2g
Protein
31g
62%
Vitamin C
8mg
9%
Calcium
171mg
13%
Iron
4mg
23%
Potassium
323mg
7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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