Ultimate Cajun Shrimp Risotto: Unleash the Flavor

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 2tablespoonsbutter

  • 1smallshallot, minced

  • 2clovesgarlic, minced

  • ¾cupArborio rice

  • 2tablespoonsdry white wine (such as Chardonnay)

  • 2cupschicken broth, divided

  • ½teaspoonsalt

  • ¼teaspoonground black pepper

  • ½poundfrozen medium shrimp – thawed, shelled, and deveined

  • cupgrated Parmesan cheese

  • 2tablespoonsfinely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

  • ½teaspoonCajun seasoning, or to taste

Cooking Directions

  1. Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Once the panel reads HOT, add butter, shallot, and garlic. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring, 1 minute more. Add wine and quickly deglaze by using a wooden spoon to scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pot. Add 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Cancel Saute mode.

  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. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Select Saute function.

  4. Stir in shrimp and the remaining 1/2 cup of broth. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp are opaque, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted, then add parsley. Serve immediately and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe2
Calories597
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
17g
22%
Saturated Fat
10g
50%
Cholesterol
221mg
74%
Sodium
2352mg
102%
Total Carbohydrate
74g
27%
Dietary Fiber
1g
5%
Total Sugars
2g
Protein
31g
63%
Vitamin C
9mg
10%
Calcium
203mg
16%
Iron
4mg
23%
Potassium
270mg
6%

* 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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