Description
Instant Pot Shrimp Scampi is a quick and delicious seafood dish that combines tender shrimp with al dente pasta in a rich, buttery garlic sauce. This easy recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavors in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. With a zesty lemon finish and fresh parsley, every bite is bursting with flavor. Serve it alongside garlic bread or a crisp salad for a complete meal that will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 8 oz spaghetti or linguine
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti or linguine in the Instant Pot with water and a pinch of salt on high pressure for 4 minutes. Quick-release the pressure, drain, and set aside.
- In the same pot, add olive oil and butter over medium heat using the sauté function. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in white wine and lemon juice; let simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper to taste. Close the lid and cook on high pressure for 1 minute.
- Stir in drained pasta gently until well combined. Add chopped parsley.
- Transfer to plates immediately while hot, garnishing with extra parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 220mg