Imagine creating a creamy, luxurious Italian risotto that tastes like it came straight from a gourmet kitchen, but can be prepared in less time than it takes to order takeout. This Instant Pot Shrimp Risotto is your culinary shortcut to an impressive meal that will have your family and friends thinking you've been secretly trained by a professional chef. With tender shrimp, perfectly cooked Arborio rice, and a rich, velvety texture, this recipe transforms a complex dish into an easy weeknight dinner that's both elegant and incredibly delicious.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 500g shrimp
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup white wine
- Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by peeling and deveining shrimp, finely chopping onion, and mincing garlic.
- Set Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Add a small amount of olive oil and sauté chopped onions until translucent, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, stirring continuously to prevent burning.
- Pour in Arborio rice and stir to coat with oil, toasting the rice for 1-2 minutes until edges become slightly translucent.
- Deglaze the pot by adding white wine, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Allow wine to reduce by half.
- Pour in chicken broth, stirring to combine rice, onions, and liquid thoroughly.
- Close Instant Pot lid, set valve to sealing position, and cook on high pressure for 6 minutes.
- After cooking, perform a quick release of pressure and open the lid.
- Stir in raw shrimp, allowing residual heat to cook them gently for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
- Mix in grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Let risotto rest for 2-3 minutes to achieve creamy consistency. Serve immediately, garnishing with additional Parmesan if desired.
Tips
- Choose the right rice: Arborio rice is crucial for authentic risotto texture. Its high starch content creates that signature creamy consistency.
- Don't skip the wine: The white wine adds depth of flavor and helps deglaze the pot, lifting those delicious browned bits from the bottom.
- Timing is everything: Be precise with your cooking times to prevent overcooking the shrimp or rice. The residual heat will continue cooking the shrimp after pressure release.
- Use fresh shrimp when possible: Fresh shrimp will give the best flavor and texture to your risotto.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese at the end for maximum flavor and creaminess.
- Let the risotto rest for a few minutes after cooking to achieve the perfect consistency.
- Have all ingredients prepped and ready before you start cooking - this dish moves quickly!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 450kcal
Carbohydrates: 55g
Protein: 25g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 180mg
