Instant Pot Shrimp Alfredo (Printer-friendly)

Succulent shrimp and creamy Alfredo sauce with tender fettuccine, cooked quickly for a satisfying meal.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Seafood

01 - 1 lb frozen raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed

→ Pasta

02 - 12 oz dried fettuccine or linguine, broken in half

→ Dairy

03 - 2 cups heavy cream
04 - 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Liquids

06 - 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

→ Aromatics & Seasoning

07 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
09 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

→ Garnish

11 - Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
12 - Extra grated Parmesan (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Add frozen shrimp to the bottom of the Instant Pot insert.
02 - Evenly layer broken fettuccine over the shrimp.
03 - Pour chicken broth and heavy cream evenly over pasta and shrimp.
04 - Sprinkle garlic, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and salt over the mixture without stirring.
05 - Dot unsalted butter on top of the ingredients.
06 - Close the Instant Pot lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 6 minutes.
07 - Quick release the pressure immediately after cooking finishes.
08 - Open the lid, stir in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens and shrimp turn pink and opaque.
09 - Allow pasta to rest for 1 to 2 minutes to further thicken the sauce.
10 - Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Ready from freezer to table in 20 minutes
  • Rich and creamy Alfredo sauce with succulent shrimp
02 -
  • Contains shellfish dairy and wheat allergens
  • Substitute chicken or scallops for shrimp if preferred
03 -
  • Do not stir ingredients after adding seasoning and liquids to prevent pasta sticking
  • Use freshly grated Parmesan for best sauce flavor and texture
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