Instant Pot Creamy Shrimp Alfredo Pasta

This Instant Pot Creamy Shrimp Alfredo Fettuccine is one of my new favorite things to make in the Instant Pot.  It is quick, easy, and tastes SO GOOD! 

Are you one of the many who got an Instant Pot for Christmas? Or maybe you got it last Christmas and it is still sitting in the box?  You’re not alone! But, you NEED to take it out for this recipe!

This Instant Pot Creamy Shrimp Alfredo shows you how versatile the Instant Pot is.  It can be used for so much more than hard boiled eggs and soup (although we love those too)!

Plus, if you’re looking for a fancy dish to share with your sweetheart on Valentine’s, this Instant Pot Creamy Shrimp Alfredo Fettuccine is the one you need.

 It’s delicious, plus quick and easy to make so that you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time with your special someone.

How to make Instant Pot Creamy Shrimp Alfredo Pasta:

First, place the noodles and 3 cups water in the Instant Pot.  Close the lid and turn the valve to sealing, not venting. Push the “Manual” or “Pressure Cook” button and set it to cook for 4 minutes.

After the noodles are done cooking, remove them from the pot and set them to the side.

Push the saute button on the Instant Pot. When the Instant Pot says “hot”, add the oil. After making sure your shrimp are peeled and deveined, season the shrimp with salt, pepper, and paprika.  

Next, add the shrimp and cook for 1 -2 minutes on each side.  You’ll know they are done when they are no longer translucent.  The insides will be white and the outsides will be a golden/pink color.  Remove the shrimp from the Instant Pot and set aside.

After removing the shrimp, add butter, onion, and garlic and saute until the onion is golden brown. Add the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pot to get all the onions loose. 

Next add the cream and simmer for 2 minutes.  Then, add parmesan and stir until creamy and smooth.  Press the “Cancel/Keep warm” button.

Add paprika, salt, and pepper to taste.  Stir in the shrimp and pasta.

Could I add vegetables to this Creamy Shrimp Pasta?

This is a great dish to supplement with vegetables. Here are some ideas:

• Steam some broccoli to serve alongside.
• Add mushrooms when you are sautéing the onions and garlic.
• Serve with a simple side salad of your choice. (We have a lot of salads to choose from.)

Want more Instant Pot Recipes?
Here are a few you may like.

• Instant Pot Pesto Chicken and Potatoes
• Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta (Freezer Meal)
• Instant Pot Easy Sesame Chicken and Rice
• Instant Pot Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes
• Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo Penne Pasta

Instant Pot Creamy Shrimp Alfredo Pasta Recipe

Hang onto your seat because this Instant Pot Creamy Shrimp Pasta is one of the best recipes you've ever tasted.

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Ingredients

• ▢ ¾ pound fettucine pasta, or penne
• ▢ 3 cups water
• ▢ 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• ▢ 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• ▢ 1 small onion, finely chopped
• ▢ 2 Tablespoons butter
• ▢ 1 garlic clove
• ▢ ⅓ cup chicken broth
• ▢ 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• ▢ ½ cup parmesan cheese
• ▢ salt and pepper, to taste
• ▢ sprinkle of paprika
• ▢ parsley or basil for garnish, optional

Equipment

• Instant Pot

Instructions

1. Place noodles and water in the Instant Pot.  Mix so the noodles are covered. (I broke my noodles in half)
2. Close the lid, turn the valve to sealing, and push the “Manual” or “Pressure Cook” button.  Set it to cook for 4 minutes.
3. After the noodles are done cooking, remove them from the pot and set to the side.
4. Press the “Saute” button on the Instant Pot. After it says “hot” add 1 Tablespoon of olive oil.  Season the shrimp with salt, pepper, and paprika. Add shrimp and cook for 1 -2 minutes on each side.  You’ll know they are done when they are no longer translucent. The insides will be white and the outsides will be a golden/pink color.  Remove the shrimp from the Instant Pot and set aside.
5. Next, add butter, onion, and garlic and saute until the onion is golden brown. Add chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pot to deglaze.
6. Add cream and simmer for 2 minutes.  Add parmesan and stir until creamy and smooth.  Press the “Cancel/Keep warm” button. Add paprika, salt, and pepper to taste.  Stir in the shrimp and pasta.

Nutrition

Calories: 445 kcal · Carbohydrates: 4 g · Protein: 20 g · Fat: 39 g · Saturated Fat: 23 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 12 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 315 mg · Sodium: 839 mg · Potassium: 168 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 1 g · Vitamin A: 1349 IU · Vitamin C: 6 mg · Calcium: 270 mg · Iron: 2 mg

Cuisine: American

Course: Main Course

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