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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers

    Instant Pot Shrimp Recipe

    Published: May 14, 2022 · Modified: Jul 8, 2022 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    This instant pot shrimp recipe delivers delicious, perfectly cooked shrimp every time. The instant pot takes all the guesswork out of it!

    Shrimp cooked in an instant pot and served in a wooden bowl on a table.

    I love shrimp, but I've always had trouble getting it cooked to perfection. It's so easy to overcook it! This recipe makes all that a thing of the past.

    Instant Pot Shrimp

    This was inspired by my shrimp yakisoba recipe and my moo shu shrimp on this site and pairs well with this amazing instant pot broccoli sidedish recipe or our instant pot asparagus.

    Ingredients

    It only takes a handful of simple ingredients to make this recipe. You'll find them all easily at your local grocery store.

    • Frozen raw shrimp - peeled, deveined, and no tail
    • Olive oil
    • Minced garlic
    • Salt
    • Pepper
    • Paprika
    • Water

    See the recipe card at the end of the post for quantities.

    Instructions

    Making this shrimp is even easier than shopping for the ingredients. It only takes one step!

    Step 1: Cook

    Place all ingredients in your instant pot. Cook on high pressure for 1 minute, then quick release. Drain any excess liquid and serve with your favorite side.

    Hint: Quick releasing the pressure is key to this recipe to ensure you don't overcook the shrimp.

    Closeup photo of Shrimp cooked in an instant pot and served in a wooden bowl on a table.

    Substitutions

    Don't have the correct ingredients on hand or want to change something up? Here are some helpful tips for you to change this instant pot shrimp.

    • Vegetable Oil - If you don't have olive oil, vegetable oil will work.
    • Garlic Powder - If you don't have minced garlic, you can use garlic powder.

    Variations

    Want to personalize this instant pot shrimp recipe? Here are some of my tried and true tips for changing up this recipe.

    • Spicy - Add red pepper flakes for a kick of heat.
    • Plain - You can simply add the shrimp and water for plain shrimp.

    If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy this garlic shrimp pasta, tex mex shrimp bowl or chicken and shrimp stir fry.

    Equipment

    You only need a handful of basic kitchen equipment to make this recipe.

    • Measuring cups and spoons
    • Instant Pot

    Storage

    You can store this shrimp in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.

    Tips

    This recipe is so incredibly easy, I only have one tip for you today.

    • Be sure to quick release the pressure so your shrimp doesn't overcook.
    Closeup photo of a wooden spoon full of shrimp. The shrimp have been cooked in an instant pot. The wooden spoon is hovering over the instant pot.

    FAQ

    Do you have questions about this instant pot shrimp recipe? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about instant pot shrimp.

    Why do instant pots cook so quickly?

    They combine high heat with pressure. The combination cooks things incredibly fast.

    How long will these shrimp last?

    It will keep for 3 to 4 days in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.

    How do I reheat shrimp?

    Loosely wrap the leftover shrimp in aluminum foil, then place the packet on a baking sheet and bake at 300 degrees for about 15 minutes.

    More Instant Pot Recipes

    Do you like cooking with the instant pot? Here are some recipes you may also like to try.

    • Instant Pot Chicken Corn Chowder
    • Instant Pot Beef Short Ribs
    • Instant Pot Meatloaf Recipe

    Instant Pot Shrimp Recipe

    Ready to get cooking? Remember that you can print this recipe if you would like.

    Instant Pot Shrimp Recipe

    This instant pot shrimp recipe cooks up tender, juicy shrimp perfectly every time. It's so easy and so delicious. Give it a try.
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    Prep Time 3 mins
    Cook Time 1 min
    Total Time 4 mins
    Course Appetizer, lunch, Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 33 kcal

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 bag (32 oz) raw shrimp frozen, peeled, deveined, tail-off
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • 1 cup water

    Instructions
     

    • Get out and measure your ingredients.
      Overhead photo of all the ingredients needed to make Instant Pot Shrimp.
    • Scatter shrimp across bottom of instant pot. Sprinkle on garlic, salt, pepper and paprika.
      Raw shrimp in an instant pot. Garlic, salt, pepper and paprika has been sprinkled onto the shrimp.
    • Drizzle oil.
      Adding olive oil to the seasoned raw shrimp in the instant pot.
    • Pour in water around edges of bowl.
      Pouring water around the edges of the instant pot.
    • Pressure on high for 1 minute. When done, do a quick release.
      Wooden spoon full of cooked shrimp. The spoon is hovering over the instant pot.
    • Drain off any excess liquid using slotted spoon or strainer and serve.
      Closeup photo shrimp served in a wooden bowl.
    • Enjoy every bite.
      Closeup photo of a fork skewering two shrimps.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 33kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 293mgPotassium: 7mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 11IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 1mg
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