Pressure Cooker Asian-Inspired Shrimp Scampi
Pressure Cooker Asian-Inspired Shrimp Scampi balances garlicky richness with soy and ginger for a clean, umami-forward finish. Butter and sesame oil create a silky sauce that coats plump shrimp, while green onions and toasted sesame add freshness and crunch. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a light, elegant meal served over rice or noodles.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Asian-Inspired Shrimp Scampi, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 4
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and choose the Saute function. Melt the butter in the pot. Add the shallot and cook for 1 minute. Add the garlic and ginger to the pot and cook for 1 more minute.
- 2
Pour in the sherry and scrape the bottom of the pot to release any browned bits. Let the sherry cook for 3 minutes, then press Cancel. Stir in the chicken broth, soy sauce, and pepper. Add the shrimp to the pot.
- 3
Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure following the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 1 minute. Allow 5 to 10 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 4
Carefully release the pressure using the quick-release method per the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in 2 tablespoons green onions and the sesame oil. Garnish with sesame seeds and the remaining green onions.
- Calories 257.48 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 21.82 g Good Source 44%
- Carbohydrate 3.92 g --
- Total Fat 14.21 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 6.65 g High 33%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 172.13 mg High 57%
- Sodium 967.24 mg High 42%
- Dietary Fiber 0.25 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.08 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 104.98 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 0.13 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 228.22 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 3.25 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 1.42 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.92 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Sulfites
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Asian Inspired Shrimp Scampi is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Chicken Broth, and Cooking Sherry. Each serving provides about 257.48 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Asian-Inspired Shrimp Scampi made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Chicken Broth, Cooking Sherry, Fresh Ginger. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Asian-Inspired Shrimp Scampi?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 257.48 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Asian-Inspired Shrimp Scampi easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Asian-Inspired Shrimp Scampi healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Asian-Inspired Shrimp Scampi has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 257.48 calories and 21.82 g of protein, or 44% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 967.24 mg (42% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.65 g (33% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Soy, Sesame, Sulfites and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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