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Instant Pot Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi

Close-up of succulent shrimp coated in creamy garlic butter sauce and fresh parsley, Instant Pot Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi.
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Make rich, creamy garlic butter shrimp scampi quickly using your Instant Pot. This recipe focuses on simple steps and minimal cleanup for a fast dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Set the Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Add olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
  2. Pour in the white wine or broth. Scrape the bottom of the pot well to remove any browned bits to prevent a ‘Burn’ notice. Let it simmer for 1 minute.
  3. Stir in the heavy cream, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
  4. Place the shrimp in a single layer on top of the liquid mixture. Do not stir the shrimp into the liquid.
  5. Secure the lid and set the vent to sealing. Cook on High Pressure for 1 minute.
  6. Once cooking is complete, perform a Quick Release (QR) of the pressure.
  7. Carefully remove the lid. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of cold butter and the Parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens slightly.
  8. Stir in the fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley. Serve immediately over your choice of pasta or rice.

Notes

  • For best results, use shrimp that are fully thawed.
  • If you are serving this over pasta, cook the pasta separately to avoid thinning the sauce too much.
  • If the sauce seems too thin after stirring in the cheese, you can use the Sauté mode again for 1-2 minutes to reduce it slightly.

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