PRESSURE COOKER LEMON BUTTER SHRIMP & ORZO DINNER

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Pressure Cooker Lemon Butter Shrimp & Orzo Dinner is an easy and healthy one pot dinner made in your Instant Pot in just 20 minutes!

Provided by giorgior

Categories     Healthy

Time 17m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup butter
1 medium onion, diced
2 teaspoons diced garlic
1 cup dry orzo pasta
3/4 cup chicken stock
8 (10 ounce) bags frozen asparagus or 8 (10 ounce) bags broccoli
1 lb raw frozen jumbo shrimp (16-20)
juice of one lemon
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Turn your 5 or 6 quart electric pressure cooker to saute and add the butter. Heat until melted and add the onion and garlic. Saute for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
  • Add the orzo and stir in with the butter and onion. Top with the frozen vegetables, frozen shrimp and chicken stock.
  • Cook on high pressure for 3 minutes. When the cooking time is done, turn the valve to vent and quick release the pressure.
  • The shrimp can be served with the shells on or, If desired, gently remove cooked shrimp from the rice and peel. Add peeled shrimp back into the rice along with the lemon juice and parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504.9, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 174.9, Sodium 859.4, Carbohydrate 60.5, Fiber 12.7, Sugar 3, Protein 41

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