Instant Pot® Cajun Shrimp Risotto

This Instant Pot® risotto incorporates shrimp, shallots, and Cajun seasoning to make a terrific side dish or a light main course in very little time.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 597 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups chicken broth, divided
• 1 small shallot, minced
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 2 tablespoons dry white wine (such as Chardonnay)
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, or to taste
• 0.33333334326744 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.75 cup Arborio rice
• 0.5 pound frozen medium shrimp - thawed, shelled, and deveined

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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