Description
Savor the flavors of this Instant Pot Shrimp Scampi, featuring tender shrimp in a rich garlic butter sauce served over linguine, ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 8 oz linguine pasta (whole wheat or regular)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients
- Gather all ingredients to streamline your cooking process.
- Sauté Aromatics
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Melt butter until bubbling, then add minced garlic. Sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- Add Liquid Ingredients
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any bits stuck to the bottom of the pot.
- Cook the Pasta
- Add linguine pasta directly into the pot, ensuring it's submerged in liquid. Close the lid and set to manual high pressure for three minutes.
- Release Pressure & Add Shrimp
- Once cooking time is up, quickly release pressure. Stir in shrimp and lemon juice; seal again for an additional minute to cook the shrimp perfectly.
- Finish & Serve
- Mix everything thoroughly and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: - For a twist, substitute shrimp with scallops or chicken. - Fresh herbs like parsley or basil add an aromatic touch. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently on the stove.