COURSE:
Main Course, Starter
Instant Pot Garlic Prawn Scampi with Cauliflower Rice: A Light and Flavorful Dish
Enjoy a deliciously light yet indulgent meal with Instant Pot Garlic Prawn Scampi served alongside cauliflower rice. This dish offers a perfect balance of rich, garlicky prawns and a low-carb alternative to traditional pasta, making it an ideal choice for a healthy dinner without compromising on taste. The Instant Pot makes the cooking process quick and effortless, allowing you to enjoy this vibrant, flavour-packed meal in no time.
The combination of succulent prawns infused with garlic and a hint of buttery richness pairs beautifully with the light and fluffy cauliflower rice. It’s a satisfying, nourishing dish that’s perfect for anyone seeking a delicious low-carb option. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or preparing a weeknight meal, this recipe is both impressive and easy to make.
With its perfect balance of textures and bold flavours, Instant Pot Garlic Prawn Scampi with Cauliflower Rice is the ideal meal to add a touch of elegance to your dining table, all while keeping things healthy and simple.
Garlic Prawn Scampi with Cauliflower Rice
Prep Time:
6 minutes
Cook Time:
2 minutes
Servings:
4 servings
Total Time:
8 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 medium head cauliflower, trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter
- 5 garlic cloves
- 80 ml white wine
- 240 ml chicken stock
- 900 g uncooked prawns
- 1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp fine grind sea salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Place a steamer basket with legs in the inner pot, and add 1 cup water to the bottom of the pot. Add the cauliflower to the steamer basket.
- Select Pressure Cook and set the cook time for 1 minute.
- When the cook time is complete, quick release the pressure.
- Open the lid and carefully remove the steamer basket and cauliflower from the inner pot. Set aside.
- Carefully remove the inner pot from the base, drain and wipe dry with a paper towel, and return the pot to the base.
- Add the cauliflower florets to a food processor or blender and pulse until a rice-like texture is formed. Set aside.
- Select Sauté and add the olive oil and butter to the inner pot. Once the butter is melted, add the garlic and sauté for 3 minutes, or until the garlic becomes fragrant.
- Add the wine and chicken stock to the pot and simmer for 2 minutes, using a wooden spoon to stir the ingredients and deglaze the bottom of the pot. Press Cancel to turn off the pot. Add the prawns and stir.
- Put the lid back on and select Meat/Stew and set the cook time for 1 minute.
- When the cook time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes and then quick release the remaining pressure.
- Open the lid. Add the lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper. Stir.
- Transfer the cauliflower rice to a serving platter. Ladle the shrimp and sauce over the rice and garnish with the parsley. Serve warm.
Garlic Prawn Scampi with Cauliflower Rice
COURSE:
Main Course, Starter
Prep Time:
6 minutes
Cook Time:
2 minutes
Servings:
4 servings
Total Time:
8 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 medium head cauliflower, trimmed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter
- 5 garlic cloves
- 80 ml white wine
- 240 ml chicken stock
- 900 g uncooked prawns
- 1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp fine grind sea salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Place a steamer basket with legs in the inner pot, and add 1 cup water to the bottom of the pot. Add the cauliflower to the steamer basket.
- Select Pressure Cook and set the cook time for 1 minute.
- When the cook time is complete, quick release the pressure.
- Open the lid and carefully remove the steamer basket and cauliflower from the inner pot. Set aside.
- Carefully remove the inner pot from the base, drain and wipe dry with a paper towel, and return the pot to the base.
- Add the cauliflower florets to a food processor or blender and pulse until a rice-like texture is formed. Set aside.
- Select Sauté and add the olive oil and butter to the inner pot. Once the butter is melted, add the garlic and sauté for 3 minutes, or until the garlic becomes fragrant.
- Add the wine and chicken stock to the pot and simmer for 2 minutes, using a wooden spoon to stir the ingredients and deglaze the bottom of the pot. Press Cancel to turn off the pot. Add the prawns and stir.
- Put the lid back on and select Meat/Stew and set the cook time for 1 minute.
- When the cook time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes and then quick release the remaining pressure.
- Open the lid. Add the lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper. Stir.
- Transfer the cauliflower rice to a serving platter. Ladle the shrimp and sauce over the rice and garnish with the parsley. Serve warm.
Instant Pot Garlic Prawn Scampi with Cauliflower Rice: A Light and Flavorful Dish
Enjoy a deliciously light yet indulgent meal with Instant Pot Garlic Prawn Scampi served alongside cauliflower rice. This dish offers a perfect balance of rich, garlicky prawns and a low-carb alternative to traditional pasta, making it an ideal choice for a healthy dinner without compromising on taste. The Instant Pot makes the cooking process quick and effortless, allowing you to enjoy this vibrant, flavour-packed meal in no time.
The combination of succulent prawns infused with garlic and a hint of buttery richness pairs beautifully with the light and fluffy cauliflower rice. It’s a satisfying, nourishing dish that’s perfect for anyone seeking a delicious low-carb option. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or preparing a weeknight meal, this recipe is both impressive and easy to make.
With its perfect balance of textures and bold flavours, Instant Pot Garlic Prawn Scampi with Cauliflower Rice is the ideal meal to add a touch of elegance to your dining table, all while keeping things healthy and simple.
