Best 5 Pressure Cooker Indian Butter Shrimp Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to India, where aromatic spices dance with succulent shrimp in a symphony of flavors. This article presents a collection of mouthwatering Indian butter shrimp recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From the richness of traditional North Indian preparations to the vibrant coastal flavors of Southern India, these recipes capture the essence of Indian cuisine.

Dive into the depths of taste with the Hyderabadi Butter Shrimp, where juicy shrimp are enveloped in a creamy, tomato-based sauce infused with aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and turmeric. Transport your taste buds to the coastal paradise of Kerala with the Coconut Butter Shrimp, where plump shrimp are bathed in a velvety coconut milk sauce, delicately seasoned with curry leaves and green chilies.

Indulge in the culinary artistry of the Mughlai Butter Shrimp, a majestic dish fit for royalty. Succulent shrimp are marinated in yogurt and fragrant spices, then grilled to perfection and bathed in a rich, buttery sauce. Experience the harmonious blend of flavors in the Chettinad Butter Shrimp, a South Indian delicacy where shrimp are sautéed with a vibrant blend of spices, coconut, and tamarind.

Each recipe in this article is carefully curated to provide a delightful culinary experience. Whether you prefer the creamy richness of the Hyderabadi Butter Shrimp, the tropical allure of the Coconut Butter Shrimp, the regal sophistication of the Mughlai Butter Shrimp, or the fiery zest of the Chettinad Butter Shrimp, these recipes guarantee an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving for more.

Let's cook with our recipes!

PRESSURE COOKER INDIAN BUTTER SHRIMP



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A play on the classic Indian chicken makhani, in this recipe yogurt and lime juice-marinated shrimp are cooked in a buttery, gently spiced tomato mixture. The key here is to cook the sauce under pressure, but to use the sauté function to quickly cook the shrimp so they don't turn rubbery. Serve this over rice to catch every drop of the fragrant, creamy sauce. If you're a fan of Indian pickles-lime, lemon, mango, and the like-a spoonful of one or all three on the side would not be out of place. This is one of 10 recipes from Melissa Clark's "Dinner in an Instant: 75 Modern Recipes for Your Pressure Cooker, Multicooker, and Instant Pot" (Clarkson Potter, 2017). Melissa Clark's "Dinner in an Instant" is available everywhere books are sold. Order your copy today.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, cookbook exclusive, curries, seafood, main course

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/4 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons sweet smoked paprika
2 teaspoons garam masala
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly grated peeled ginger
1 garlic clove, grated on a Microplane or minced
2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
2 shallots, minced
2 garlic cloves, grated or minced
1 1/2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes and their juices
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
Cooked basmati rice, for serving
Chopped fresh cilantro, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together the yogurt, cumin, paprika, garam masala, lime juice, salt, ginger, and garlic. Stir in the shrimp, cover the bowl, and refrigerate until needed, at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour.
  • Prepare the sauce: Using the sauté function, set on low if available, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in the pressure cooker. Stir in the shallots and a pinch of salt; cook until golden brown, 4 to 8 minutes. Then stir in the garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and the 1/4 teaspoon salt, and cook until golden, another 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomatoes, cream, and a pinch of salt. Raise the sauté heat to high if available, and bring to a boil. Then cover and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. Release the pressure manually.
  • Remove the lid, and using the sauté function, simmer the sauce, stirring often, until thickened, 3 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir in the shrimp and the liquid in the bowl, remaining 2 tablespoons butter, and lime zest, and simmer until the shrimp are pink and cooked through, 2 to 5 minutes. Serve over basmati rice, sprinkled with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 364, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 895 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

INSTANT POT® PEEL-AND-EAT SHRIMP



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Peel-and-eat shrimp is easy to do on the stovetop but even easier in your Instant Pot®. Not only do you not have to wait for the pot of water to boil, you also don't need a lot of liquid, which means way less seasoning is needed to flavor. Serve with crusty bread if desired.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup beer
1 pound large raw shell-on shrimp, frozen
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup cocktail sauce, or to taste

Steps:

  • Pour beer into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Stir in shrimp, butter, and seafood seasoning. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 2 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in parsley.
  • Transfer shrimp to serving plates and serve with cocktail sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6.4 g, Cholesterol 187.8 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 19.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 824.7 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

PRESSURE-COOKER SHRIMP BISQUE



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Don't throw out those shrimp shells! Cooked in the Instant Pot or pressure cooker, they create a stock that gives this creamy soup a more intense taste of the sea. It makes an impressive first course at a dinner party. This recipe appears in our cookbook "Martha Stewart's Pressure Cooker" (Clarkson Potter).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, and halved lengthwise, shells reserved
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped carrot
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Watercress (or more fresh dill) and toasted baguette slices, for serving

Steps:

  • Toss shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl. In another small bowl, stir together cornstarch and 1/4 cup water until smooth.
  • In a 6-to-8-quart pressure cooker, combine reserved shrimp shells, 3 cups water, wine, onion, celery, carrot, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Stovetop: Secure lid. Bring to high pressure over medium-high heat; reduce heat to maintain pressure and cook 8 minutes. Remove from heat and quickly release pressure, then remove lid.Electric: Secure lid. Manually set cooker to 10 minutes and let it come to pressure. Once time is complete, turn off and quickly release pressure, then remove lid.
  • Strain liquid through a medium mesh sieve set over a large bowl, pressing on solids (discard solids). Return stock to cooker, add paprika and cream, and bring to a boil in stovetop cooker over medium heat, or in electric cooker set to saute. Whisk cornstarch-water mixture into soup to thicken slightly, 1 to 2 minutes. Add shrimp and cook, stirring, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper, then stir in dill and butter. Top with watercress and serve immediately with baguette.

INSTANT POT INDIAN SHRIMP BIRYANI



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The multi-cooker makes this dish an easy clean-up -- the shrimp and spices are first sauteed in the pot, then the rice is cooked using the pressure-cook function. The result is a super-quick, flavor-packed dinner that's perfect for a weeknight.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup whole-milk yogurt
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp (16/20), tail on
1 1/4 teaspoons madras curry powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger (from a 1-inch knob)
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon Spanish paprika
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup basmati rice

Steps:

  • Mix the yogurt with the mint and cilantro in a small bowl until well combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Toss the shrimp with 1/4 teaspoon of the curry powder, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Turn a 6-quart Instant Pot® to the saute setting (see Cook's Note) and add 4 tablespoons of the butter. When melted, add half of the shrimp and cook, tossing once or twice, until the shrimp are just turning orange and starting to brown but are not completely cooked, 3 to 4 minutes; transfer to a plate. Repeat with the remaining shrimp. Set aside.
  • Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the ginger, turmeric, paprika, garlic and remaining 1 teaspoon curry powder and cook until the garlic and ginger are softened and the spices are fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the rice, 1 1/2 cups water, 2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of black pepper and stir to combine.
  • Follow the manufacturer's guide for locking the lid and preparing to cook. Set to pressure cook on high for 3 minutes.
  • After the pressure-cook cycle is complete, follow the manufacturer's guide for quick release and wait until the quick-release cycle is complete. Being care of any remaining steam, unlock and remove the lid. Add the shrimp to the pot and stir to combine with the rice. Turn the pot to the normal saute setting and put on the lid. Let the shrimp cook until completely opaque throughout, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve in bowls with a dollop of herbed yogurt.

PRESSURE COOKER SHRIMP BIRYANI



Pressure Cooker Shrimp Biryani image

The key to cooking shrimp biryani in an electric pressure cooker is to buy jumbo shrimp, which won't overcook in the amount of time it takes to cook the rice. This version, from Chandra Ram's "The Complete Indian Instant Pot Cookbook," is bright with ginger root, fresh curry leaves and plenty of lime juice. Kashmiri chile is a very mild red chile powder that can be found in Indian markets, but if you can't get it, substitute three parts sweet paprika and one part cayenne. And if you can't get the fresh curry leaves, simply leave them out. The dish won't be quite as fragrant, but will still be delicious.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, weekday, grains and rice, seafood, main course

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups basmati rice
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 Serrano chile, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon Kashmiri chile powder
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 fresh curry leaves, torn into pieces
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 1/2 pounds jumbo shrimp (16 to 20 or fewer per pound, see note), peeled and deveined
1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juice
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice, plus more wedges for serving
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Place the rice in a bowl and cover with 2 cups water. Let stand for 20 minutes, then drain and rinse.
  • Heat oil in the pot of an electric pressure cooker with the sauté function set on high, until oil is shimmering. Add onion; cook for about 4 minutes, until softened. Stir in Serrano chile, ginger, garlic, salt, chile powder, turmeric, paprika and curry leaves; cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
  • Stir in boiling water; using a wooden spoon, stir, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom of the pot. Stir in soaked rice, shrimp and tomatoes (with juice).
  • Secure the lid and cook on high pressure for 3 minutes. Quick-release the pressure, stir lime juice into the rice, then cover the pressure cooker with a kitchen towel and let it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Give rice a stir, then taste and add more salt, if needed. Transfer to a platter, garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 350, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 781 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use fresh shrimp: Fresh shrimp will give you the best flavor and texture. If you're using frozen shrimp, thaw them completely before cooking.
  • Marinate the shrimp: Marinating the shrimp in a mixture of spices and yogurt will help to flavor them and tenderize them.
  • Don't overcrowd the pressure cooker: If you overcrowd the pressure cooker, the shrimp won't cook evenly.
  • Cook the shrimp for the right amount of time: Overcooking the shrimp will make them tough. Cook them for just a few minutes, or until they're opaque and cooked through.
  • Serve the shrimp immediately: Butter shrimp is best served immediately after it's cooked. This will help to keep the shrimp tender and juicy.

Conclusion:

Pressure cooker Indian butter shrimp is an easy and flavorful dish that's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The shrimp are cooked in a creamy tomato sauce that's packed with flavor. Serve the shrimp with rice or naan bread, and you've got a delicious meal that the whole family will love.

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