Shrimp Scampi Orzo

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 shallot, peeled and chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • ½ lemon, juiced (Optional)

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 1 ½ cups orzo

  • 2 cups shrimp stock

  • ¼ cup dry white wine

  • 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped parsley, or to taste (Optional)

  • 4 lemon wedges (Optional)

Directions

  1. Place shrimp in a large bowl and set aside.

  2. Heat olive oil in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) on Saute function. Add shallot and saute, stirring, for 1 1/2 minutes. Mix in garlic, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until garlic is fragrant, about 1 1/2 minutes. Add the shallot mixture to the shrimp, stir in lemon juice, and refrigerate.

  3. Clean inner pot, return to the Instant Pot®, and select Saute function. Melt butter and stir in orzo. Keep stirring until all the orzo is coated with butter, about 1 1/2 minutes. Add shrimp stock and white wine; stir to combine. Bring to a boil. Close and lock the lid.

  4. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 4 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  5. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Place the prepared shrimp in a single layer on top of the orzo.

  6. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure and set timer for 1 minute. Allow 5 to 10 minutes for pressure to build.

  7. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Serve warm with fresh parsley and lemon slices for garnish.