Instant Pot® Shrimp Scampi Orzo

Ingredients

• 1 pound medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/3 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
• 0.5 lemon, juiced
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1.5 cups orzo
• 2 cups shrimp stock
• 0.25 cup dry white wine
• 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped parsley, or to taste
• 4 lemon wedges

Steps

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.