Instant Pot® Shrimp Scampi Orzo

With one pot (your Instant Pot®), a knife, cutting board, one bowl, and a couple of measuring cups, you can have a delicious dinner on the table in about 45 minutes! Shrimp and orzo make a complete meal, with the addition of a salad and crusty bread.

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

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ cup dry white wine
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 pound medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 lemon wedges (Optional)
• ½ lemon, juiced (Optional)
• 1 shallot, peeled and chopped
• 1 ½ cups orzo
• 2 cups shrimp stock
• 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped parsley, or to taste (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 4 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 2

Place shrimp in a large bowl and set aside.

Step 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure and set timer for 1 minute. Allow 5 to 10 minutes for pressure to build.

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.