Instant Pot Shrimp Scampi
Instant Pot Shrimp Scampi is a quick yet delicious dish that infuses shrimp with a rich, garlicky butter sauce, all prepared in mere minutes. This modern twist on a classic Italian-American favorite offers convenience and gourmet flavors, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound of large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 4 cloves of garlic minced
- 1 cup of chicken broth or white wine
- The juice of one small lemon or lime
- 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons of butter
- A handful of fresh parsley chopped
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
Instructions
Sauté the Garlic
- Start by setting your Instant Pot to the sauté mode.
- Add the olive oil and minced garlic, and stir for about approximately 2-3 minutes.2 tablespoons of olive oil, 4 cloves of garlic
Add the Liquid:
- Pour in the chicken broth (or white wine if you prefer) and lemon (or lime) juice.1 cup of chicken broth or white wine, The juice of one small lemon or lime
- Make sure to scrape any bits stuck to the bottom of the pot to prevent the dreaded "burn" message.
Add the Pasta:
- Break the spaghetti in half and add it to the pot, ensuring all the noodles are submerged in the liquid.8 oz spaghetti or linguine
Cook the Shrimp:
- Layer the shrimp on top of the pasta, seasoning with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if you like a little heat.1 pound of large shrimp, Salt and pepper to taste, 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
Pressure Cook:
- Secure the lid on your Instant Pot and set it to manual high pressure for 5 minutes.
Quick Release and Add Final Touches:
- Once the cooking time is up, perform a quick release to avoid overcooking the shrimp.
- Stir in the butter until it melts and coats the pasta and shrimp. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.3 tablespoons of butter
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving( and more red pepper flakes if desired)A handful of fresh parsley