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How to Make Instant Pot Cajun Shrimp Risotto - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to quick and easy meals, the Instant Pot is a game changer. This versatile kitchen appliance can help you prepare delicious dishes in a fraction of the time it would take on the stove. One such dish is Instant Pot Cajun Shrimp Risotto, a flavorful and satisfying meal that can be on the table in no time.

Risotto is a classic Italian dish that is made by slowly cooking arborio rice in broth until it becomes creamy and tender. This version, however, adds a Cajun twist with ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¾ cup Arborio rice
  • 2 tablespoons dry white wine (such as Chardonnay)
  • 2 cups chicken broth, divided
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ pound frozen medium shrimp - thawed, shelled, and deveined
  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 2

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

    • Nutrition

    597 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 221mg
    • Sodium: 2352mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 74g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 203mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 270mg

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    Cajun recipes
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