Instant Pot Shrimp Alfredo (Printable Version)

Creamy shrimp Alfredo pasta ready in 20 minutes, combining tender seafood with rich sauce and pasta.

# What You Need:

→ 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 the broken pasta evenly in the Instant Pot.
02 - Pour in the chicken broth and sprinkle minced garlic over the pasta.
03 - Arrange frozen shrimp directly on top of the pasta without stirring.
04 - Sprinkle kosher salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if using over the shrimp.
05 - Secure the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 6 minutes.
06 - Perform a quick release of pressure carefully once the cooking cycle completes.
07 - Open the lid and add butter, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and frozen peas if desired. Stir until cheese melts and sauce becomes creamy.
08 - Allow the pasta to rest for 2 to 3 minutes to thicken the sauce.
09 - Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
10 - Serve immediately, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • Fast freezer to feast in just 20 minutes
  • Rich creamy sauce with tender shrimp
02 -
  • Do not stir shrimp into pasta before cooking to prevent clumping
  • Use quick-release pressure to avoid overcooked shrimp
03 -
  • Use peeled and deveined shrimp for the best texture
  • Break pasta in half to fit nicely in the Instant Pot without clumping
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