Instant Pot Shrimp Risotto
This Easy, Instant Pot Shrimp Risotto is made with lemon, asparagus, and Parmesan and is a quick pressure cooker recipe perfect for weeknight meals. This cheesy, creamy dish uses arborio rice and you can mix up the ingredients and add chicken, mushrooms, peas, or whatever you prefer!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 440kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ cup diced onions I used white onions
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups arborio rice
- ½ cup dry white wine I recommend Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay.
- 3 ½ cups broth Seafood, chicken, or vegetable broth.
- ½ cup grated parmesan reggiano cheese
- 1 pound raw shrimp Peeled and deveined
- Old Bay Seasoning See notes for how to make your own seasoning.
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 7 oz asparagus Chopped into small pieces. See notes.
- 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Optional for flavor.
Instructions
- Turn the Instant Pot on to the saute' function. Add the olive oil to the pot with the onions and garlic. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the onions are soft and fragrant.
- Add the butter to the pot and allow it to melt. Add the rice to the pot. Stir for 1-2 minutes until the rice is coated in butter.
- Add the white wine and broth to the pot. Stir until the rice is coated.
- Place the lid on top and seal. Manually adjust the timer to Manual > High-Pressure Cooking > 8 minutes cook time.
- Season the shrimp with the Old Bay, salt, and pepper while the risotto cooks.
- When the pot indicates it is finished, quick release the steam.
- Adjust the Instant Pot to the sauté function. Add the shrimp, parmesan reggiano, spinach, and chopped asparagus. Stir to ensure the bottom of the pot does not sear.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until the shrimp is pink and translucent, the cheese has melted, the asparagus softens, and the spinach has wilted.
- Drizzle with fresh lemon juice throughout and taste repeatedly. Make adjustments and add additional spices as necessary. I add additional salt, pepper, and Old Bay to taste here.
- Cool before serving.
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Notes
- You can make the recipe on the stove by following the instructions on the package of the arborio rice.
- I like for my asparagus to have a slight crunch. If you prefer really soft asparagus you may consider steaming it first beforehand. You can also saute' it in the pot with the garlic and onions. Remove it before pressure cooking and add it back to the pot at the end.
- You can make your own seafood seasoning using ¼ teaspoon of: onion powder, garlic powder, crushed bay leaves, dried parsley, and dried chives. You can also simply use your preferred seasoning.
- You can substitute wine for additional broth.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 12g