Description
This delightful Instant Pot Shrimp Scampi combines tender shrimp with buttery garlic and zesty lemon, creating a quick and satisfying meal that transports you to a coastal paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large, deveined shrimp (fresh or thawed if frozen)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves fresh minced garlic
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Set your Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode. Add butter and let it melt before adding minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about one minute.
- Add the shrimp to the pot and stir until they turn pink and opaque, approximately two minutes.
- Add chicken broth and stir well, scraping any golden bits from the bottom of the pot for extra flavor.
- Secure the lid on your Instant Pot and set it to 'Manual' or 'Pressure Cook' for two minutes.
- When cooking is complete, carefully perform a quick release by turning the valve away from you. Stir gently once safe to open.
- Drizzle fresh lemon juice over the dish and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: Customize by adding vegetables like spinach or using different herbs such as basil for extra flavor. Serve with crusty bread or over rice for a delightful twist.