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An appetizing plate of Instant Pot shrimp scampi with rice.
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4.45 from 18 votes

Instant Pot Shrimp Scampi

Your family will love this meal!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Method: Instant Pot
Servings: 4
Calories: 799kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 lb shrimp
  • 2 Tablespoon oil
  • 2 Tablespoon butter
  • 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup white wine optional
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 1 lb pasta or 3 cups cooked rice*
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Parsley optional garnish

Instructions

  • Place the oil and butter in the Instant Pot. Set to Sautee.
  • When the butter is melted, add the garlic and cook until fragrant. Add the white wine and chicken stock to deglaze the pot, and stir up any browned bits.
  • Turn off the Sautee setting and add the shrimp and cover.
  • Set to meat/stew for 1 minute and natural release for 5 minutes. Stir in the cooked pasta or rice and add the lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste.
  • *To cook rice in your instant pot, use 2 cups of rice and 3 cups of water. Use the rice button on Instant Pot and do a 10-minute natural pressure release.
  • *To cook pasta in your instant pot, use 2 cups of pasta to 3 cups of water. Use the soup button and cook 8 minutes, quick release.

Notes

Weight Watchers Freestyle = 6 Points Per Serving for 4 Servings, could be lower in points depending on what oil, butter, and rice you use

Nutrition

Calories: 799kcal | Carbohydrates: 87g | Protein: 62g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 587mg | Sodium: 1864mg | Potassium: 487mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 359mg | Iron: 6mg