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Instant Pot Shrimp Scampi Recipe

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  • Author: Ivy
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: Italian

Description

This Instant Pot Shrimp Scampi recipe delivers a quick and flavorful one-pot meal combining tender shrimp, angel hair pasta, and a zesty lemon butter sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, it uses the Instant Pot to cook everything together, locking in savory seafood flavors with a touch of heat from red pepper flakes and brightness from fresh parsley.

Ingredients

Shrimp and Aromatics

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound medium sized shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Liquids and Pasta

  • ¼ cup dry white wine
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 16 ounces angel hair pasta

Finishing Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the Instant Pot: Set the Instant Pot to the Sauté function and allow it to heat up until hot enough to sear shrimp.
  2. Sear the Shrimp: Add olive oil to the pot and let it heat until nearly smoking. Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel, season lightly with salt and pepper, then add to the pot. Sauté shrimp for 1 minute on one side, then turn and sauté for another minute on the other side to achieve a flavorful sear.
  3. Add Aromatics and Liquids: Add minced shallot and garlic to the pot, followed by dry white wine, allowing the wine to deglaze the pot. Then carefully pour in the chicken stock to avoid splattering.
  4. Add Pasta: Add the angel hair pasta, making sure it is fully submerged in the liquid. Break the pasta in half if needed to fit.
  5. Pressure Cook: Close the Instant Pot lid securely and set the valve to the sealing position. Set the cooking timer to 1 minute on high pressure.
  6. Release Pressure: Once cooking is complete, manually release the pressure by carefully switching the valve to venting, allowing steam to escape safely.
  7. Add Finishing Touches: Stir in the unsalted butter, lemon juice, minced parsley, and red pepper flakes. Mix well and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Melt Butter: If the butter is not fully melted, replace the Instant Pot lid (without turning it on) and let the dish sit for 3 minutes to allow the butter to melt thoroughly.
  9. Serve and Store: Serve the shrimp scampi immediately. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.

Notes

  • Ensure shrimp are patted dry before searing to get a good crust and flavor.
  • Breaking the pasta in half helps it fit better and submerge fully for even cooking.
  • Be cautious when releasing pressure to avoid burns from the steam.
  • Leftovers can be gently reheated on the stovetop or in the microwave.
  • Use gluten-free pasta to make this recipe gluten-free if preferred.

Find it online: https://ivysrecipes.com/instant-pot-shrimp-scampi-recipe/