Looking for a fast, easy shrimp recipe that’s full of flavor? Try one of these Instant Pot Shrimp Recipes! These simples recipes are fast and flavorful, making it easy to create a delicious dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Shrimp is one of my top three favorite foods, so I cook with it ALL the time. My family loves making Shrimp Lo Mein and Air Fryer Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp.
I always recommend keeping some frozen shrimp in the freezer. Whether we’re talking frozen raw shrimp or pre-cooked shrimp that’s been frozen, shrimp is a freezer staple that’s the perfect ingredient for whipping together a hearty meal for busy weeknight dinners.
And shrimp cooks quickly during conventional cooking methods, but thanks to the Instant Pot and other electric pressure cookers, it’s even easier to get yummy shrimp dinners on the table in a flash!
Pressure cooking cuts down on cooking time, and infuses flavors throughout the shrimp, so it’s easy to have a delicious meal in 30 minutes or less.
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🌟 About these recipes
Shrimp is such a versatile ingredient that’s perfect for any quick weeknight dinner. But it’s also an ingredient that can elevate a dish and turn it into a special occasion dinner.
Shrimp can take on so many different flavor combinations and textures. Also, tender shrimp cooks very quickly, so pressure cooking makes getting dinner on the table faster than ever.
This collection of easy Instant Pot Shrimp Recipes includes a variety of dishes that highlight the deliciousness of shrimp. In this recipe collection, you’ll find:
- shrimp pasta recipes, like Instant Pot shrimp scampi pasta and Instant Pot shrimp alfredo
- shrimp and rice recipe ideas, like shrimp risotto
- soup recipes with shrimp
- Instant Pot version of hearty dishes like a jambalaya and Instant Pot shrimp boil recipe
- and many more easy Instant Pot recipes!
🍽 Pressure cooking with shrimp
Be sure to check the shrimp recipes carefully to see if you have the right kind of shrimp and the right size shrimp for the recipe.
- Jumbo shrimp and large shrimp work well with most recipes, but especially with pastas, rice, stir fries, and soups.
- Baby shrimp tend to work best in certain salads and some pasta or rice dishes.
- Check the recipe to see if it uses frozen shrimp or fresh shrimp, as the pressure cook time may vary.
👩🏻🍳 Cooking shrimp tips and FAQs
Shrimp is cooked when it turns white and the pink or orange is a brighter/deeper color. Shrimp also curves when it is done cooking. If shrimp is still translucent and gray, it is undercooked. If shrimp is fully curled into an “O” shape, it may be overcooked.
Shrimp works well with so many different flavors. Some popular flavors include fresh lemon juice and lemon zest, fresh lime juice, white wine sauces, cocktail sauce, garlic butter, and creamy sauces.
My favorite herbs to use with shrimp are fresh parsley and dill.
Shrimp easily takes on flavors of seasonings, like Old Bay seasoning, paprika, and red pepper flakes.
Most shrimp meals are best enjoyed soon after they are made, as shrimp doesn’t always reheat as well as other proteins. However, in general, you can allow the shrimp to cool, then store in an airtight container for up to 2 or 3 days.
🍷 🥂 Wine pairings
Shrimp dinners can pair with a variety of wines, depending on the sauces and flavors involved. Here are some classic shrimp and wine pairings:
- Asian-inspired shrimp dishes – pair with Riesling or sparkling wine.
- Shrimp jambalaya – pair with a fruit forward red wine, like a Zinfandel, or with a crisp Chardonnay.
- Shrimp scampi or shrimp risotto – pair with an unoaked Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc.
Best Instant Pot Shrimp Recipes
Instant Pot Shrimp Recipes
Enjoy a classic jambalaya with big American Creole and Cajun flavors in a flash, thanks to the Instant Pot! This Instant Pot Seafood Jambalaya is packed with shrimp, sausage, vegetables, and tasty seasonings.
Make restaurant quality shrimp scampi with linguine in just 30 minutes. This Instant Pot Shrimp Scampi recipe is easy to make, and perfect for a date night in or weeknight family dinner.
Instant Pot Shrimp and Broccoli is a quick and simple pressure cooker dinner that's better than take-out!
A shrimp boil is always a crowd pleaser, and this recipe for Instant Pot Shrimp Boil is a hearty, flavorful dinner.
Smoky, spicy chipotle chiles and shrimp come together with potatoes, corn, and bacon, in a creamy soup for a quick weeknight meal.
Frozen shrimp gets elevated in this Instant Pot Shrimp with Cajun Butter recipe. It's full of yummy garlic and spices in a rich buttery sauce.
This hearty pasta dish is fast and easy enough for weeknight dinners. This Instant Pot Shrimp Alfredo is great served with a side salad and some crusty bread.
Making risotto at home is easy peasy thanks to the Instant Pot! Every bite of this Instant Pot Shrimp Risotto is creamy and delicious, full of parmesan, lemon, cheese, and baby shrimp.
This pressure cooker sweet and spicy pineapple shrimp is full of big flavors, succulent shrimp, and fresh vegetables.
It's easy to make this popular Thai soup at home, thanks to the pressure cooker. This Instant Pot Thai Tom Yum Soup is hearty and satisfying, with shrimp and tasty Thai flavors.
Instant Pot Shrimp and Rice is a fast and easy one-pot meal. You can get this delicious shrimp dinner on the table in just 20 minutes!
Learn how to make Instant Pot Shrimp with 4 pantry ingredients! Toasted Garlic Butter Shrimp is super quick and easy to make, yet so deliciously addictive to eat. You’ll love these buttery, garlicky, sweet-savory-umami, bouncy shrimp.
Make this Chinese dim sum Shumai Recipe! Shumai is also known as Siu Mai 燒賣, Shaomai, or Siomai. Pork Dumplings made with crunchy shrimps, flavorful bouncy pork & fragrant shiitake mushrooms give a deliciously satisfying mouthfeel.
Delicious and easy Coconut Shrimp Curry made in the Pressure Cooker in just 20 minutes. This is a simple Indian shrimp curry made with ginger, garlic, onions, tomatoes along with flavorful spices, and finished with coconut milk.
🍳 Kitchen tools and equipment
Ready to make these recipes? Here are the kitchen tools and equipment you’ll need:
- Electric pressure cooker – For all of these recipes, you’ll need an Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi, or other electric pressure cooker.
- Wooden spoon – Many of these recipes call for stirring, and you’ll need a good sturdy wooden spoon for that.
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