Instant Pot® Cajun Shrimp Risotto

Description

This risotto incorporates shrimp, shallots, and Cajun seasoning. You’ll have a terrific side dish or a light main course in a short time thanks to your Instant Pot® !

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¾ cup Arborio rice
  • 2 tablespoons dry white wine (such as Chardonnay)
  • 2 cups chicken broth, divided
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ pound frozen medium shrimp – thawed, shelled, and deveined
  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning, or to taste

Instructions

  1. Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Once the panel reads HOT
  2. add butter
  3. shallot
  4. and garlic. Cook and stir until fragrant
  5. about 2 minutes. Add rice and cook
  6. stirring
  7. 1 minute more. Add wine and quickly deglaze by using a wooden spoon to scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pot. Add 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  8. salt
  9. and pepper. Stir to combine. Cancel Saute mode.
  10. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer’s instructions; set timer for 12 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  11. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions
  12. about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Select Saute function.
  13. Stir in shrimp and the remaining 1/2 cup of broth. Cook
  14. stirring occasionally
  15. until the shrimp are opaque
  16. 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted
  17. then add parsley. Serve immediately and sprinkle with Cajun seasoning to taste.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 45 mins

Servings: 2

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