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

There's something incredibly comforting about a warm, creamy bowl of risotto. The dish, which hails from Northern Italy, has become a favorite among food enthusiasts due to its rich, velvety texture and versatility. Traditionally, risotto is made by slowly simmering Arborio rice in broth until it becomes tender and creamy. But with the help of the Instant Pot®, you can achieve the same luxurious results in a fraction of the time.

This Instant Pot® Lemony Shrimp Risotto recipe takes th...

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups seafood stock
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • ½ cup minced shallot
  • 1 (16 ounce) package Arborio rice
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp - peeled and deveined, tails left intact
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat seafood stock in a microwave until hot, about 5 minutes, and leave in the microwave until ready to use.
  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function; melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add shallot and cook, stirring, about 1 minute. Add rice, thyme sprigs, and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes. Stir in wine and cook until the wine evaporates, about 1 minute, then stir in the hot seafood stock and lemon juice. Stir any browned bits from the bottom of the inner pot into the liquid. Add salt and pepper.
  • Turn off Saute function. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 3 to 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Remove thyme sprigs and add the shrimp. Close the lid and allow the shrimp to cook on the Keep Warm setting, until the shrimp are pink and firm and starting to curl into a "C" shape, about 7 minutes. Stir in lemon zest, the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter, and the grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until the butter is melted. Serve warm.
  • Nutrition

    692 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 207mg
    • Sodium: 727mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 96g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 36g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 172mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 634mg