Instant Pot® Shrimp Scampi Orzo

Instant Pot® Shrimp Scampi Orzo

by Amelia Perrin 2 years ago
5 (1)
30 minutes
756.3 kcal
72.9 g carbs
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Description

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.

Ingredients
  • 1 pound medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 shallot, peeled and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ cups orzo
  • 2 cups shrimp stock
  • ¼ cup dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped parsley, or to taste
  • 4 lemon wedges
Directions
  1. 1. Place shrimp in a large bowl and set aside.
  2. 2. 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.
  3. 3. 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.
  4. 4. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 4 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  5. 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.
  6. 6. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure and set timer for 1 minute. Allow 5 to 10 minutes for pressure to build.
  7. 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.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 4 servings
calories: 756.3 kcal
carbohydrates: 72.9 g
protein: 32.4 g
saturated fat: 8.6 g
cholesterol: 171.9 mg
sodium: 728.5 mg
fiber: 4.4 g
sugar: 3.9 g