The ever elegant restaurant entree that you love to order just became so much easier to make at home! This recipe for Instant Pot Shrimp Scampi cooks in– get this– 3 minutes! This is a one pot meal that you’ll love to serve up, either for a quick meal for yourself or to impress at a dinner party!
A few weeks ago Matt and I hosted his parents at our house in North Carolina for the very first time. I needed something quick and easy to make for dinner that would please everyone, and this recipe was what I went with. Why?
This Instant Pot Shrimp Scampi, made with angel hair pasta, frozen shrimp, garlic, lemon juice, and parsley, cooks in just THREE minutes! And it is so delicious it tastes like restaurant quality!
The entirety of the pot was scarfed down in minutes on plates loaded up with fresh parmesan cheese, and the compliments started rolling in! Everyone loved it.
What is Shrimp Scampi?
Shrimp Scampi is a way of cooking shrimp in lemon juice, garlic, and white wine that is light, flavorful, and definitely Italian. Oftentimes it is served over pasta (learn How to Make Homemade Pasta using this article), but it can also be eaten by itself.
This recipe specifically cooks the pasta alongside the shrimp so that the entire meal is ready when the post releases pressure!
Serve it before a delicious dessert of Italian Pistachio Cookies and traditional Italian Pizzelle or with a green salad dressed with Italian Dressing.
Ingredients and Substitutions for Instant Pot Shrimp Scampi
Here is a visual overview of the ingredients in the recipe. Scroll down to the recipe at the bottom for quantities.
- White wine: I like using Pinot Grigio when cooking with white wine, but you can also use Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, or any other crisp wine with a high acidity
- Lemon juice: Fresh-squeezed is always the best, but you can also use pre-bottled lemon juice as well
- Raw shrimp: I used medium-sized, thawed raw shrimp. If you would like to use frozen, raw shrimp you can do so. The cook time will not change on the recipe! (Another great shrimp recipe is this Instant Pot Shrimp Boil).
- Angel hair pasta: Use dry pasta. I used angel hair pasta for this recipe, but you can also alter this recipe to use a different kind of pasta. If you do so, make sure to check the Instant Pot cook time for that type of pasta.
- Parmesan cheese: It makes everything better! Use finely grated, powdered parmesan.
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Step by Step Instructions
It doesn’t get much simpler than this! Follow the instructions below:
Step 1: Add all ingredients except for parsley and parmesan into the Instant Pot, layering the ingredients in the order listed in the recipe card.
Step 2: Set the pressure to HIGH for 3 minutes making sure to leave a few minutes for the pressure to build. This should take about 5-8 minutes.
Step 3: When the cook time has completed perform a Quick Release (manually release the pressure valve, allowing the steam to shoot out the top of your Instant Pot).
Step 4: Sprinkle the pasta with your parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Enjoy!
Expert Tips
- How to Get Evenly Cooked Noodles: Completely submerge your dry pasta in the liquid inside the Instant Pot. Doing so will make sure that your noodles cook consistently.
- If Using a Different Type of Pasta: If you use a different kind of pasta that requires a longer cook time than angel hair, prep the shrimp separately. Cooking the shrimp in the Instant Pot for longer than 3 minutes could result in an undesirable texture. If you need to prep your shrimp separately, simply saute them in olive oil on the stove over medium heat until they turn pink.
- How to Avoid Mushy Pasta: Make sure to release the pressure in the pot as soon as your pasta is done cooking. The longer you leave it without releasing pressure, the mushier your pasta will get.
- Tip for the Sauciest Servings: Serve immediately! The longer you wait, the more the pasta will soak up the sauce.
Recipe FAQs
You can store your Instant Pot Shrimp Scampi in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
If you want to freeze your leftovers, they will keep in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
I would simply throw your leftovers in the microwave with another drizzle of olive oil and a squeeze of lemon. You can also heat up your noodles in a pan on the stove.! I would also add olive oil and lemon to the pan, then place your noodles in the liquid and heat over medium-high heat until warmed through.
Check out this article about What to Serve with Shrimp Scampi. It’s an awesome list of 18 recipes you make to serve with your shrimp scampi. Top choices include garlic bread, Lemon Arugula salad, roasted broccoli, caprese salad and more.
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Instant Pot Shrimp Scampi
Equipment
- Pressure Cooker
- Wooden Spoon
- Wine Opener
- Citrus Juicer
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups chicken broth
- ¼ cup white wine
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsp butter, cold
- ½ tsp salt
- 8 oz angel hair pasta, dry
- 1 lb medium shrimp, raw, shelled, deveined
- ⅓ cup parsley
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Pour your 1 ¾ cup chicken broth, ¼ cup white wine, 2 Tbsp lemon juice, 2 Tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp minced garlic, 2 tbsp of butter, and ½ tsp salt into the Instant Pot.
- Use your hands to break 8 oz dry angel hair pasta in half so that it can fit in the liner. Place the dry pasta in the liquid in the Instant Pot, using a wooden spoon to make sure that the noodles are submerged under the liquid.
- Place 1 lb frozen shrimp on top of the noodles.
- Put the lid on the Instant Pot and secure it. Turn the pressure to HIGH and cook for 3 minutes. When the cooking cycle has completed, perform a Quick Release.
- Open the lid of the Instant Pot and stir. Chop up ⅓ cup parsley and mix it into the noodles. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- White wine: I like using pinot grigio when cooking with white wine, but you can also use Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, or any other crisp wine with a high acidity
- Lemon juice: Fresh-squeezed is always the best, but you can also use pre-bottled lemon juice as well
- Raw shrimp: I used medium-sized, thawed raw shrimp. If you would like to use frozen, raw shrimp you can do so. The cook time will not change on the recipe!
- Angel hair pasta: Use dry pasta. I used angel hair pasta for this recipe, but you can also alter this recipe to use a different kind of pasta. If you do so, make sure to check the Instant Pot cook time for that type of pasta.
- Parmesan cheese: It makes everything better! Use finely grated, powdered parmesan.
- Completely submerge your dry pasta in the liquid inside the Instant Pot. Doing so will make sure that your noodles cook consistently.
- If you use a different kind of pasta that requires a longer cook time than angel hair, prep the shrimp separately. Cooking the shrimp in the Instant Pot for longer than 3 minutes could result in an undesirable texture
RITA J MARION says
HI IF IM NOT ADDING WINE DO I NEED TO ADD MORE BROTH.
The Foreign Fork says
Yes, add enough broth to replace the wine 🙂
Ann says
I was looking for a quick and easy recipe and this is it!! Oh my gosh the flavor!!!! I did add some spinach and I had to use gluten free spaghetti so I cooked it four minutes but I had bought large shrimp so the timing was perfect!!! Thank you I will be adding this to our rotation!!!
The Foreign Fork says
Hurray!!! So glad you loved the recipe. Thank you so much for leaving a comment 🙂
Lydia says
This recipe is the BEST I’ve tried for IP shrimp scampi. It’s become a regular in our dinnertime rotation. Thank you!
The Foreign Fork says
Hurray, that is so great to hear Lydia! Thanks so much for the kind comment 🙂
Wndie Murphy says
This sounds delish. Is there anything I can substitute for the white wine? We don’t drink and I would hate to buy a bottle just to use for this recipie. Thank you.
The Foreign Fork says
Hey Windie! You can use more chicken broth if you’d like! The internet also suggests white grape juice, but I’ve never tried that option. I also don’t drink very much but just use the cheapest bottle of white I can find at the grocery store lol. I recently scored one for $3! LOL! My palette couldn’t tell the difference 😉
Dee says
FANTASTIC recipe! I make scampi regularly. Never made it in my IP until I tried your recipe. It was some of the most tasty scampi I’ve ever had. My shrimp were thawed so I waited to add them after pressure release, I also doubled the ingredients, and added a little chili sauce for heat.
I’ll never make scampi on the stove top again! Thank you!
The Foreign Fork says
Im so glad you liked it so much, Dee!! This is definitely an easy recipe to make, and your chili sauce sounds like a great addition 🙂
Amy says
Amazing recipe! Taste was out of this world! Very easy! Loved it! May make once a week 😁
The Foreign Fork says
What a compliment!! I’m so glad that this has made it into your dinner routine 🙂 Thanks for letting me know what you thought!
Janice Oimoen says
Omg – first meal I’ve made in my new Instant Pot! Absolutely DELICIOUS and OH SOOOO EASY!!!! YUM, YUM, YUM!!!!!! 😀
The Foreign Fork says
Hurray Janice! I am so happy you had a good experience 🙂 Thanks for sharing a review!
– Alexandria
Anita Walters says
Very good quick dinner! I am curious as to the size of your pressure cooker? I used an 8 quart IP and needed to double the stock to submerge the angel hair. I also used frozen, shelled and deveined shrimp with the same cooking time. It still came out great! The shrimp were cooked perfectly. Next time I will also increase the garlic and add 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes for a little zing. Definitely a keeper recipe! Thanks for sharing!
The Foreign Fork says
I’m so glad that you liked it, Anita! Thanks for leaving a review 🙂 I have an 8 quart IP as well and don’t normally run into that problem, but I’m glad that you knew how to fix it!! Red pepper flakes are a great idea for some heat.
Chris says
I’ve made this twice and both times it gave me a foodburn alert. Any ideas?
The Foreign Fork says
Hi Chris, I’m so sorry that’s happening to you! The only thing I can think of in this recipe would be to make sure that your noodles are submerged in liquid but that they aren’t sitting on the bottom of the pot. You want to make sure that you’re not stirring the noodles and pushing them down to the bottom. Let me know if you get a successful attempt!
Ellie says
I almost hate to review this recipe because I messed it up so much: 16oz spaghetti instead of 8oz angler hair, extra wine and broth to attempt to at least wet the pasta (which was sticking out everywhere), dried lemon juice powder (embarrassed me) and dried Italian seasoning…, but everything else was by the book. 🙄
Still, this came out WONDERFUL! The shrimp was perfect, not overcooked. The pasta was fantastic, no yucky crunchy parts.
The meal, served with roasted broccoli, was devine! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
The Foreign Fork says
Aw Ellie you have me smiling so big… I’m so glad that even despite all of those substitutions, it still turned out wonderfully! Thank you so much for the review!