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Instant Pot Shrimp Scampi

This Instant Pot Shrimp Scampi recipe is one of those super simple and easy meals that is perfect for busy week nights. This one pot meal is a busy mom’s dream!  And the pasta and shrimp cooks to absolute perfection. No more undercooked pasta and overcooked shrimp!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 480kcal
Author: Megan Porta

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 lbs shrimp peeled, deveined
  • 15 oz chicken broth
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • 12 oz angel hair pasta
  • extra parsley, red pepper flakes and lemon wedges for topping

Instructions

  • Set Instant Pot to saute mode. Add the oil and butter and heat for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and parsley and cook for 3 minutes, stirring. Add the white wine, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Let cook for 3 minutes and add shrimp to the pot.
  • Cook until the shrimp is bright pink in color, approximately 5 minutes. Remove shrimp from the pot (leave juices).
  • Add the chicken broth/stock and lemon juice and deglaze pot (scrape pieces from the bottom with a spoon). Break the pasta in half and add it to the pot, separating them as much as possible with fork tongs and making sure they are completely covered with liquid. Do not stir the mixture after this point!
  • Place the cover on the pot and set the timer to 5 minutes on high pressure (use the pressure cook setting). It will take the IP around 6 minutes to build up pressure before it begins cooking.
  • When cooking is done, do an immediate quick release. Remove the cover and add the shrimp back to the pot. Mix well and let sit in the pot for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Top with parsley and red pepper flakes and serve with lemon wedges.

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Notes

  • I like to use fresh shrimp, but starting with frozen shrimp works just great for this recipe! Thaw the shrimp first by placing the unopened bag into a sink or bowl filled with hot water. This takes 20-30 minutes.
  • I use angel hair pasta, but you can also use thin spaghetti or linguine.
  • The red pepper flakes in the recipe creates just a perfect bit of spice. For a spicier meal, add extra! For a mild scampi, omit the red pepper flakes altogether.
  • Great options include pinot grigio, white marsala, sauvignon blanc and chardonnay.
  • Use additional stock or broth if you avoid wine.
  • Use vegetable stock instead of chicken if you are pescatarian.
  • Do not stir the mixture after adding and submerging the pasta.
  • Add some chopped fresh parsley and grated parmesan cheese to the top of the pasta and give a squeeze of lemon juice just before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 396mg | Sodium: 1687mg | Potassium: 351mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 435IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 247mg | Iron: 4mg
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