Instant Pot Shrimp Scampi Pasta is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights. Using the Instant Pot, shrimp, pasta, garlic, and lemon come together in a creamy, buttery sauce, delivering a rich and satisfying meal. The convenience of one-pot cooking makes this dish a time-saver without sacrificing taste.
The shrimp cook quickly and evenly in the Instant Pot, absorbing the zesty flavors of the garlic and lemon, while the pasta absorbs the rich sauce. A sprinkle of fresh parsley and grated Parmesan adds the perfect finishing touch. With minimal prep and cleanup, this recipe is a go-to for seafood lovers.
This shrimp scampi pasta is not only delicious but customizable too. You can adjust the seasoning, add extra veggies, or swap out the pasta for your favorite type. Whether for a family dinner or special occasion, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s sure to impress.
Instant Pot Shrimp Scampi Pasta Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 small shallots finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup Dry White Wine such as Sauvignon Blanc
- 8 ounces Angel Hair Pasta
- 1 cup Chicken Broth low-sodium or unsalted
- ¼ tbsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes adjust to taste
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined (frozen or fresh)
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated (plus extra for serving)
- 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley chopped (Italian flat-leaf)
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
Instructions
Step 1: Sauté garlic and shallots
- Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode.
- Add olive oil and butter.
- Once melted, add chopped garlic and shallots.
- Sauté for a few minutes until tender and fragrant.
Step 2: Add wine
- Pour in the wine and stir for an additional minute to enhance the aroma.
- Turn off the heat.
Step 3: Add half of the broth
- Pour in half of the broth and scrape any brown bits from the bottom of the pot.
Step 4: Add pasta
- Break the angel hair pasta in half and layer it in a criss-cross pattern inside the Instant Pot. This prevents the pasta from clumping together.
Step 5: Add the remaining broth
- Pour the rest of the broth over the pasta, making sure the pasta is spread out.
Step 6: Add red pepper flakes and shrimp
- Sprinkle red pepper flakes over the pasta.
- Arrange the frozen shrimp on top of the pasta.
- Season with a pinch of salt.
Step 7: Pressure cook
- Secure the lid on the Instant Pot.
- Set the Instant Pot to Manual or Pressure Cook for zero minutes (yes, really!).
- The cooking time is so short that by the time the pressure cooker comes to pressure, the pasta and shrimp will be perfectly cooked.
