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Easy 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!

instant pot risotto on a white plate
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What is Risotto

I first learned about risotto simply by dining out. Whenever I travel and stay at a swanky resort, I expect for variations of risotto to be on the menu….and I absolutely love that!

It’s is a creamy Italian rice dish. I have seen some compare it to a rice version of mac and cheese, but as a mac and cheese connoisseur, let’s not get carried away lol.

It often gets a bad rep for making it at home because making it stovetop has its challenges, hence why I love using the Instant Pot. It’s fool proof!

fresh vegetables and lemon for instant pot risotto

What Type of Rice to Use

You will need Arborio rice for this recipe. Arborio rice is a high-starch, long-grained rice that is used for making risotto. It gets its name from the town of it’s origin. When cooked, the grain from the rice becomes creamy. Arborio rice can also be used for rice pudding.

The Instant Pot is great for cooking rice, I ditched my rice cooker when I got one.

ingredients for instant pot risotto in separate bowls
garlic and onions inside an instant pot

What Type of Shrimp to Use

Shrimp can be found at the grocery store in a few different ways. There is raw, pre-cooked, raw and frozen, deveined, tails on, tails off, etc.

I never use pre-cooked shrimp. There is an obvious difference in taste due to the lack of quality. The shrimp is cooked and then frozen and you have to cook it/warm it up again. This usually overcooks the shrimp. Raw shrimp only takes minutes to make, just buy it raw.

Always look for deveined, that’s my preference. The black vein that runs along the back of the shrimp is the digestive intestinal tract. Is this shrimp poop, yes.

You can buy it with the vein and remove it using a sharp paring knife to make a slit along the back and lift out the vein with the tip of the knife.

Check out tips on How to Peel and Devein Shrimp here.

How to Thaw Frozen Shrimp

Place the frozen shrimp in a large bowl of cold water. The shrimp will thaw within minutes and will be ready to peel.

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Lemon Shrimp Risotto with Vegetables and Parmesan served on a white plate

How to Make Shrimp Risotto in the Instant Pot

Detailed measurements and full instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

  1. Saute onions and garlic.
  2. Add butter to the pot and melt and add the rice and stir.
  3. Add white wine to deglaze.
  4. Add broth, Parmesan reggiano, salt and pepper.
  5. Pressure cook.
  6. Add shrimp, spinach, and chopped asparagus. Stir to ensure the bottom of the pot does not sear.
Instant Pot Lemon Shrimp Risotto with Vegetables and Parmesan
Instant Pot Lemon Shrimp Risotto with Vegetables and Parmesan

Cook Time and How Long to Cook

The risotto cooks for 8 minutes with a quick release of steam.

Instant Pot Lemon Shrimp Risotto with Vegetables and Parmesan

How to Substitute and/or Omit Wine

Wine is typically used in risotto dishes because it’s so rich. Wine will help balance acidity and add additional flavor. You can substitute wine for additional broth.

instant pot risotto on a white plate

Additional Toppings and Substitution Ideas

  • Chicken
  • Bacon
  • Broccoli
  • Mushrooms
  • Peas
  • Red Peppers
  • Sundried Tomatoes
  • Artichokes

How to Store Leftovers

In general, risotto is best served fresh. Leftovers should be stored in the fridge tightly sealed and covered for up to 4 days.

How to Reheat

The best way to reheat risotto is to heat it along with broth. Add 1/4 cup of broth per cup of risotto and reheat it on the stove until warm.

Freezing Tips

I don’t recommend freezing risotto. Cooked rice can become hard when frozen, and the texture of the risotto could get a bit grainy. You can read more about How to Store and Reheat Risotto here.

instant pot risotto on a white plate

Pair this dish with these side dishes

Instant Pot Southern Green Beans
Air Fryer Garlic Green Beans
Air Fryer Asparagus
Grilled Asparagus
Air Fryer Roasted Carrots
Air Fryer Vegetables

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Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp
Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Cedar Plank Grilled Shrimp
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Shrimp and Crab Quiche
Healthy Pad Thai with Chicken and Shrimp
Jerk Shrimp Recipe

instant pot risotto on a white plate

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Lemon Shrimp Risotto with Vegetables and Parmesan served on a white plate
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Easy, 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!
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Course dinner, lunch
Cuisine American
Keyword instant pot risotto, instant pot shrimp risotto, pressure cooker risotto
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 440kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped white onion
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 1/2 cups arborio rice
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine I recommend Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay.
  • 3 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup shredded parmesan reggiano cheese
  • 1 pound raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • seafood seasoning to taste 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
  • 1/2 fresh lemon juice of

Instructions

  • Turn the Instant Pot on to the saute' function. Add 1 teaspoon of olive oil to the pot. Add the onions and garlic. Cook until fragrant. 
  • Add the butter to the pot and melt. Add the rice to the pot. Stir for 1-2 minutes until the rice is coated in butter. 
  • Add the white wine. Deglaze the pot. Stir until coated. 
  • Add the chicken broth and Parmesan reggiano. Stir in the cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Stir well. 
  • Place the lid on top and seal. Manually adjust the timer to Manual > High-Pressure Cooking > 8 minutes cook time.
  • Season the shrimp with seafood seasoning, salt, and pepper while the risotto cooks.
  • Quick release the steam. 
  • Adjust the Instant Pot to the sauté function. Add the shrimp, 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, the asparagus softens, and the spinach has wilted.
  • Stir all of the items in the pot. 
  • Drizzle with fresh lemon juice throughout.
  • Cool before serving.

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Notes

  • 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 1/4 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.
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Nutrition (displayed with net carbs)

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 12g
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Recipe Rating




Dan

Monday 2nd of October 2023

I’ve made this before and it was delicious! Is there a way to make this dairy-free? Without the Parmesan or butter? Or will it not congeal together well enough?

staysnatched

Monday 2nd of October 2023

I'm not dairy free so I've never tried it. I heard there are dairy free versions of both of those.

Sally H

Saturday 10th of June 2023

Can this recipe be doubled?

staysnatched

Saturday 10th of June 2023

Yep.

Byron Cox

Thursday 30th of June 2022

If I need to double the recipe, do I need to adjust the time?

staysnatched

Saturday 2nd of July 2022

I've never tried it, but I assume you wouldn't. Let us know if you test it.

Tara

Wednesday 16th of February 2022

On repeat. It's ridiculously good and easy to make. This eats like it took hours to make but it was so fast! If you are not adding this to your rotation, then you are missing out!

staysnatched

Sunday 27th of February 2022

I'm glad to hear it's easy to make!

Libby

Sunday 13th of February 2022

Yet another winner from Brandi! Subbed broccoli for my asparagus that had gone bad, and chopped kale for the spinach- worked great! Next time, I’ll season my shrimp better before I add them, and maybe add another clove of garlic. But how freaking simple!! Early Valentine’s Day dinner - nailed it! Thanks Brandi!

staysnatched

Monday 14th of February 2022

You're welcome! I love this with broccoli, too.