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

If you love a creamy and flavorful risotto but don't have the time or patience to stand at the stove stirring constantly, then this Instant Pot Shrimp Risotto recipe is a game-changer. The Instant Pot allows you to achieve that rich and velvety texture without all the hassle, making it the perfect option for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.

Shrimp risotto is a classic Italian dish that combines the delicate flavors of tender shrimp with the creamy rice and savory aromatics. Th...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups seafood stock
  • 3 green onions
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 large clove garlic, minced
  • 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ¾ cup Arborio rice
  • 1 pinch pinch dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons dry white wine
  • ½ pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ¼ cup frozen peas
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 4 lemon wedges for garnish

Information

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

  • Heat seafood stock in a microwave-safe container for about 3 minutes on High. Leave in the microwave until ready to use.
  • Slice green onions. Separate green and white parts.
  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add garlic and white part of the green onions. Season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until onion has softened and garlic is fragrant, about 2 1/2 minutes. Add rice and thyme. Saute, stirring occasionally, until rice begins to have a little color, about 3 minutes.
  • Pour in wine and cook, stirring, until wine evaporates, about 30 seconds. Stir in the heated seafood stock, making sure contents of the pot move freely. 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, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Add shrimp, peas, and reserved green onion tops. Close the lid and allow the shrimp to cook using the Keep Warm function, about 7 minutes. Open lid and check to see if shrimp are done.
  • Add grated Parmesan cheese and remaining 1 tablespoon butter, stirring until butter is melted. Serve with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
  • Nutrition

    590 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 208mg
    • Sodium: 713mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 77g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 33g
    • Vitamin C: 34mg
    • Calcium: 128mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 674mg