Fast and fragrant shrimp risotto prepared directly in the Instant Pot: an elegant first course, perfect when you need a special dinner but have little time. A simple and precise recipe with guaranteed success.
The Instant Pot Shrimp Risotto is the ideal solution when you want to serve an elegant and rich first course but without spending too much time at the stove. What I love about this recipe is precisely its speed: with the electric pressure cooker, there is no need to stir or continually check the cooking. Set the time, close the lid, and in a few minutes, you have a perfectly cooked risotto ready to be finished.
The process is really simple: a light sauté with garlic and oil, the Carnaroli (or Arborio) rice toasted directly in the basket, a dash of white wine, and then everything is under pressure. In just 8 minutes of cooking the risotto is ready to be finished, stress-free and without surveillance. It’s the kind of dish that surprises you with how little effort it takes compared to the final result: just the right amount of creaminess, fragrant, with shrimp that remain soft and juicy.
If you like, you can complete it with a sprinkle of black pepper or a pinch of chopped parsley, but it is already very delicious as it is. This pressure cooker risotto is perfect for a last-minute dinner, when you want something special but the day has been long, or for a Sunday lunch where you want to serve a special dish without complications.
With the Instant Pot, it really becomes impossible to go wrong: few ingredients, a reliable method, and a result that always wins. Happy cooking!
At the end of the recipe, in the FAQ section, I answered some questions about this preparation. If you have any other doubts or curiosities, write a comment or use the contact form you find at the end of the page.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 4People
- Cooking methods: Instant pot
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 564.49 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 84.84 (g) of which sugars 3.82 (g)
- Proteins 18.08 (g)
- Fat 13.58 (g) of which saturated 7.29 (g)of which unsaturated 4.08 (g)
- Fibers 1.32 (g)
- Sodium 856.75 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 200 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Shrimp Risotto in Instant Pot
- 2 cups Carnaroli rice (or Arborio)
- 0.66 lbs shrimp (peeled)
- 4.2 cups vegetable broth
- 0.5 cup white wine
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3.5 tbsp butter
Tools
- Instant pot
- Garlic Press
- Ladles
Recipe for Shrimp Risotto in Instant Pot
Start preparing the shrimp risotto in the Instant Pot by setting the machine to SAUTÉ mode.
Add the oil and 1 tbsp of butter along with a crushed clove of garlic.
Add the shrimp and sear them for just half a minute.
Remove the shrimp from the pot and add the rice: toast it for a couple of minutes.
Deglaze with the white wine.
When the wine has completely evaporated, add the vegetable broth.
Mix well and seal the pot with its lid.
Set the Instant Pot to PRESSURE COOK mode on low pressure for 8 minutes.
Once the program is finished, immediately open the valve, being careful not to burn yourself.
Open the lid of the Instant Pot and finish the risotto with the remaining butter and, if desired, white or black pepper.
Add the shrimp and mix quickly.
Immediately serve the shrimp risotto prepared with the Instant Pot.
Shrimp Risotto in Instant Pot: Creamy, Fast and Irresistible
This shrimp risotto prepared in the Instant Pot demonstrates how an electric pressure cooker can simplify cooking without sacrificing results. A reliable, quick recipe perfect for when you want to serve something special with minimal effort. Perfect to keep among the “dinner savers” that always work.
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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Can I use frozen shrimp instead of fresh ones?
Yes, you can replace them with already peeled frozen shrimp. Just thaw them and dry them well before adding them to the recipe to prevent them from releasing too much water.
What type of rice is best for risotto in the Instant Pot?
The ideal rice types are Carnaroli or Arborio, as they hold up well during cooking and release the necessary starch to achieve a creamy risotto without stirring.
Can I increase the risotto quantities?
Yes, you can double the quantities while keeping the cooking times unchanged. Just make sure not to exceed the maximum limit of the Instant Pot.
You can find all the recipes made so far with the Instant Pot in the Recipes with the Instant Pot section.
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