Instant Pot Shrimp Alfredo (Printable Version)

Creamy shrimp and pasta blended in a rich Parmesan sauce ready in just 20 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ Protein & Seafood

01 - 1 pound frozen raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Pasta

02 - 12 ounces fettuccine or linguine, broken in half

→ Dairy

03 - 1 cup heavy cream
04 - 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 cup frozen peas (optional)

→ Liquids

08 - 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

→ Seasonings

09 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
10 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
11 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
12 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

# Steps:

01 - Place broken pasta evenly into the Instant Pot insert.
02 - Pour chicken broth over pasta and scatter minced garlic evenly on top.
03 - Place frozen shrimp directly on top of the pasta without stirring.
04 - Sprinkle kosher salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes over ingredients.
05 - Secure lid on Instant Pot, set valve to Sealing, and cook on High Pressure for 6 minutes.
06 - Perform a quick pressure release carefully as soon as cooking completes.
07 - Open lid and add butter, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and frozen peas if using. Stir until cheese melts and sauce becomes creamy.
08 - Allow pasta to rest for 2 to 3 minutes for the sauce to thicken.
09 - Taste the dish and adjust salt or pepper as needed.
10 - Plate immediately and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One pot meal
  • Freezer friendly
02 -
  • For a lighter version, substitute half and half for heavy cream
  • Add a squeeze of lemon for brightness or toss in baby spinach with the peas
03 -
  • Do not stir the shrimp into the pasta before cooking to ensure even cooking
  • Quick release pressure carefully to avoid overcooking the shrimp
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