Pressure Cooker Shrimp Risotto
Pressure Cooker Shrimp Risotto is rich and creamy, with tender Arborio rice absorbing briny seafood stock and a hint of white wine for depth. Juicy shrimp, sweet peas, and a touch of Parmesan round out each bite, while green onions and parsley keep it bright. Serve for a cozy weeknight dinner or an elegant, low-effort date-night meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Shrimp Risotto, 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
- 28 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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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- 30
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm the seafood stock in a microwave-safe container on High for about 3 minutes. Leave it in the microwave until needed.
- 2
Slice the green onions and separate the green parts from the white parts.
- 3
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot) and choose the Saute function. Melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add the garlic and the white parts of the green onions. Season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until the onion softens and the garlic is fragrant, about 2 1/2 minutes. Add the rice and thyme. Saute, stirring occasionally, until the rice starts to take on a little color, about 3 minutes.
- 4
Pour in the wine and cook, stirring, until it evaporates, about 30 seconds. Stir in the heated seafood stock, ensuring the contents of the pot move freely. Turn off the Saute function.
- 5
Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure per the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 6
Carefully release the pressure using the quick-release method per the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Add the shrimp, peas, and reserved green onion tops. Close the lid and let the shrimp cook using the Keep Warm function, about 7 minutes. Open the lid and check that the shrimp are done.
- 7
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and the remaining 1 tablespoon butter until the butter melts. Serve with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
- Calories 627.26 kcal High 31%
- Protein 31.88 g Good Source 64%
- Carbohydrate 94.88 g 35%
- Total Fat 12.55 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 7.53 g High 38%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 218.9 mg High 73%
- Sodium 733.25 mg High 32%
- Dietary Fiber 10.8 g Good Source 39%
- Total Sugars 7.68 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 274.75 mg Good Source 21%
- Iron 4.64 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 778.45 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 103.86 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 134.67 mg Good Source 150%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Shrimp Risotto is made with 13 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Arborio Rice, Dried Thyme, Fresh Parsley, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 627.26 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Shrimp Risotto made of?
- The main ingredients are Arborio Rice, Dried Thyme, Fresh Parsley, Garlic, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Shrimp Risotto?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 627.26 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Shrimp Risotto easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Shrimp Risotto healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Shrimp Risotto has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 627.26 calories and 31.88 g of protein, or 64% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 733.25 mg (32% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.53 g (38% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Sulfites, Garlic, Onions 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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