Instant Pot Asian-Style Shrimp Scampi

This Asian-inspired twist on shrimp scampi is prepped in an Instant Pot in under 30 minutes from start to finish.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 374 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds, or to taste
• 3 tablespoons chopped green onions, divided
• 0.5 cup chicken broth
• 0.5 cup dry sherry
• 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pour in sherry and scrape the bottom of the pot to loosen any browned bits. Allow sherry to cook for 3 minutes, then push Cancel. Stir in the chicken broth, soy sauce, and pepper. Add shrimp to the pot.

Step 2

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Melt butter in the pot. Add shallot and saute for 1 minute. Add garlic and ginger to the pot and saute for 1 minute more.

Step 3

Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 1 minute. Allow 5 to 10 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 4

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in 2 tablespoons green onions and sesame oil. Garnish with sesame seeds and remaining green onions.