Shrimp Scampi Orzo Made in the Instant Pot®

Ingredients

• 1 pound medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 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 (Optional)
• 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 (Optional)
• 4 lemon wedges (Optional)

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Step 1

Tos the shrimp in a large bowl and set it aside for a bit. Turn on your Instant Pot to the sauté setting and heat up some olive oil. Add the shallots and cook them, stirring often, for about a minute and a half until they soften. Then, stir in the garlic, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Keep cooking and stirring until the garlic smells amazing, about another minute and a half. Pour this mixture over the shrimp, squeeze in the lemon juice, give it a good stir, and pop it in the fridge.

Step 2

Give the inner pot a quick rinse, then put it back in the Instant Pot and turn on sauté again. Melt the butter and add the orzo, stirring constantly so each little grain gets coated. After about a minute and a half, pour in the shrimp stock and white wine, give everything a good stir, and bring it to a boil. Lock the lid in place and set it to high pressure for 4 minutes. It will take about 10 to 15 minutes to come up to pressure.

Step 3

Once the timer goes off, carefully do a quick release of the pressure following your Instant Pot’s instructions. When it’s safe, open the lid and spread the marinated shrimp evenly over the orzo. Lock the lid back on and cook on high pressure for just 1 more minute, letting it build pressure for a few minutes before the timer starts.

Step 4

After that, do another quick release to let the pressure out. Open the lid, give everything a gentle stir, and serve it up warm. A sprinkle of fresh parsley and some lemon slices on the side make a nice finishing touch.