Instant Pot® Shrimp Scampi Orzo

Instant Pot® Shrimp Scampi Orzo

Use your Instant Pot® to create this delicious shrimp scampi and orzo dinner, ready in under 1 hour.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Calories
756 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Place shrimp in a large bowl and set aside.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) on Saute function. Add shallot and saute, stirring, for 1 1/2 minutes. Mix in garlic, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until garlic is fragrant, about 1 1/2 minutes. Add the shallot mixture to the shrimp, stir in lemon juice, and refrigerate.
Step 3
Clean inner pot, return to the Instant Pot®, and select Saute function. Melt butter and stir in orzo. Keep stirring until all the orzo is coated with butter, about 1 1/2 minutes. Add shrimp stock and white wine; stir to combine. Bring to a boil. Close and lock the lid.
Step 4
Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure and set timer for 1 minute. Allow 5 to 10 minutes for pressure to build.
Step 5
Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 4 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Step 6
Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Place the prepared shrimp in a single layer on top of the orzo.
Step 7
Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Serve warm with fresh parsley and lemon slices for garnish.
Instant Pot® Shrimp Scampi Orzo

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1 pound medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 lemon wedges
  • 1 shallot, peeled and chopped
  • 2 cups shrimp stock
  • 0.5 lemon, juiced
  • 0.25 cup dry white wine
  • 0.33333334326744 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1.5 cups orzo
  • 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped parsley, or to taste

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