Looking for a simple yet delicious shrimp and rice recipe? This Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice in Instant Pot is super easy to make for  weeknight dinner with a side of veggies or meal prepped for the week!

Garlicky. Buttery, Salty… with a hint of spice and cheese.

YASSS!!!!

Why are you gonna love this garlic butter shrimp and rice in Instant Pot?

• All good things here. Garlic, butter, Rice, Shrimp
• One pot to clean up <—- my favorite
• Meal prep for the week
• All pantry ingredients
• Kid friendly
• Easy
• Ready in 20 minutes
• Tastes amazing

There is something about carbs paired with garlicky goodness <—- Garlic bread. Garlic Knots, Garlic bread grilled cheese, Mushroom Fried Rice, Garlic fries…….H-E-A-V-E-N

A quick run through of the ingredients to make this instant pot rice with shrimp:

1. Shrimp – Use fresh or frozen. To thaw frozen shrimp – Place shrimp in a large bowl and fill the bowl with cold or room temperature water. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until thawed (the time will depend on the quantity of shrimp). Drain shrimp and pat dry with paper towels. Try our most popular Instant Pot Shrimp Fried Rice
2. Butter – unsalted. If using salted butter then reduce salt when adding to the chicken stock
3. Garlic – A good amount of finely minced garlic. Love garlic? You will love this Soft Garlic Knots or this fast and easy Crazy Good Garlic Butter Ramen Noodles
4. Chicken stock – I used 33% reduced sodium chicken stock. If using regular sodium or no sodium chicken stock then adjust salt accordingly. If you have leftover chicken stock, then you could try using it in Instant Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken Soup or Spicy Cilantro Lime Rice with Black Beans and Corn. 
5. Seasoning – Salt, pepper, red pepper flakes and parsley.

How to make Garlic butter shrimp and rice in Instant pot?

Step-1: Heat Instant Pot to saute mode. Add butter and minced garlic, cook 1-2 minutes until pale golden.

Step-3: Press cancel, stir in shrimp, rice, chicken stock, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Cook (refer notes below to check the cooking time)

Step-4: Stir in grated parmesan and parsley.

Done and DONE.

Sometimes to most simplest of recipes are the most delicious.

Creamy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese —> Weeknight family favorite recipe

How to make non-mushy shrimp and rice recipe in Instant pot? 

It totally depends on your rice, yes!  Not all brands, packages of rice are the same though they all say basmati rice in the package —> Some need more water and some less. Some need more cooking time and some less. 

How do we solve this? I came up with two different cooking methods for you (you are welcome!). So, which method is right for you? 

Cooking method-1 

• If you have tried this recipe already and you have had great success. Just stick to this. 
• If you cook different rice recipes in your Instant pot and use the rice setting and love the way the rice gets cooked , then this is right for you. 

Cooking method-2

• If you have tried this recipe before and had a mushy outcome, then go for this. 
•  If you are not sure about your rice or cooking method

Another important note for cooking rice in instant pot —–> It depends on the size of your Instant pot. 

I tried making this garlic butter shrimp and rice in Instant pot in a 3-quart Instant pot and a 8-quart Instant Pot. Result? Fried rice in 8-quart was much more firmer that the 3-quart. So, if you a own a larger Instant Pot, then use that for firmer rice. 

Why is shrimp perfect for weeknight dinners?

• They are always stocked in the freezer. 
• Thaws quick (refer notes)
• Cooks in minutes
• Family favorite
• Most importantly…delicious

Instant pot rice with shrimp are so amazing. Shrimp cooks quick and tender <— Winner! 

Instant Pot Thai Curry Soup with Shrimp and Sweet Potato <— another delicious one

Can you make garlic butter shrimp and rice on the stove top? 

Absolutely!!! You can easily make this rice on the stove top.

Step-1: Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, cook until pale golden.

Step-2: Stir in rice, shrimp, stock, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.

Step-3: Cover, bring to simmer, then lower heat to low so the water is simmering gently. Cook for 15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat, leave lid on and rest for 10 minutes for the residual liquid to be absorbed.

Step-4: Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon butter,  parmesan and parsley.

Love shrimp? More easy shrimp recipes for dinner:

Instant Pot Shrimp Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce 

Shrimp with Sun Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

Shrimp Fried Rice in Instant Pot

Tuscan Shrimp and Spinach Soup

Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry

Shrimp Avocado Sandwich

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