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Quick Creamy Instant Pot Shrimp Scampi

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A quick and creamy shrimp scampi recipe made entirely in the Instant Pot, ready in about 20 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish features tender shrimp in a garlic-lemon cream sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or thawed frozen)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 8 ounces linguine or spaghetti (optional)

Instructions

  1. If using, cook 8 ounces linguine or spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Set Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode. Add 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Once melted and hot, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Add peeled and deveined shrimp to the pot. Season lightly with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Stir and cook for 2 minutes until shrimp turn pink on the outside but aren’t fully cooked.
  4. Pour in 1 cup chicken broth and 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice. Stir gently to combine.
  5. Seal the Instant Pot lid and set to ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ on high for 1 minute.
  6. Perform a quick pressure release carefully. Open the lid away from your face to avoid steam burns.
  7. Switch back to ‘Sauté’ mode. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons butter, ½ cup heavy cream, and ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until sauce thickens slightly and becomes creamy.
  8. Add cooked pasta (if using) to the pot and toss gently to coat with sauce and shrimp. If sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water or broth.
  9. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and additional Parmesan if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Do not overcook shrimp to avoid rubbery texture; 1 minute under pressure is sufficient. Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Cook pasta separately to prevent overcooking and thick sauce. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. For dairy-free version, substitute butter with vegan margarine or olive oil and heavy cream with coconut or cashew cream.

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