Instant Pot Shrimp Boil
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
2 mins
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Additional Time
15 mins
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Total Time
22 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
411 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Instant Pot Shrimp Boil
Description
This Instant Pot Shrimp Boil assembles quartered russet potatoes, sliced smoked andouille sausage, large shell-on shrimp, and halved ears of corn layered in the pressure cooker. The mixture is seasoned with onion powder, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning or Old Bay, whole garlic cloves, hot sauce, and bay leaves. Beer and water liquids contribute to the flavor and cooking environment.
After a brief 2-minute high-pressure cook, a quick pressure release preserves the texture of the shrimp and vegetables. The shrimp stays tender and juicy, particularly with recommended jumbo sizes or shell-on varieties. A butter mixture seasoned with garlic powder and Cajun seasoning is drizzled over the cooked dish to enhance richness and spice balance. Fresh parsley and lemon wedges add freshness and acidity.
Layering ingredients properly—potatoes on bottom and shrimp on top—ensures even cooking times. Use thawed wild-caught raw shrimp for best texture and flavor, avoiding pre-cooked shrimp to prevent overcooking. Serving immediately preserves the dish's qualities.
Ingredients
Shrimp Boil:
- 1 1/2 pounds russet potato quartered
- 1 package andouille sausage sliced into 2-inch logs or coins, smoked, 12.8 oz
- 1 1/2 pounds Shrimp shell-on, large or jumbo
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning or Old Bay seasoning
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 3 bay leaf
- 3 ears corn halved
- 1 bottle beer use water or broth for alcohol-free, light, 12 oz
- 1 1/2 cups water
Butter Mixture:
- 1/2 cup butter melted, unsalted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning or Old Bay
Garnish:
- parsley chopped, fresh leaves
- 2 lemon cut into wedges, plural
Instructions
Shrimp Boil:
- Place potatoes, sausage, and shrimp into a 6-qt Instant Pot.
- Add the following seasonings: onion powder, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, garlic cloves, hot sauce, and bay leaves.
- Add beer and water and top with the corn.
- Close and lock the lid on the Instant Pot, and ensure the valve is set to Sealed.
- Select the manual setting and adjust the pressure to high. Set the time for 2 minutes.
- When the Instant Pot beeps and the cooking is finished, perform a quick release according to the manufacturer’s directions.
Butter Mixture:
- Add butter to a medium bowl and microwave until melted. Stir in the garlic powder and Cajun seasoning until well combined.
Serve:
- Serve shrimp boil immediately, drizzled with the butter mixture, and garnished with chopped parsley and lemon wedges.
Notes
- Use jumbo or large shell-on raw shrimp for optimal texture; thaw frozen shrimp beforehand to avoid overcooking.
- Avoid pre-cooked shrimp as it may become rubbery under pressure.
- Layer potatoes on the bottom as they take longer to cook; place shrimp on top and cover with corn to prevent drying.
- Wild-caught shrimp are preferred for better flavor over farm-raised.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 411 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0g | |
| Calories | 411kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 326mg | 109% |
| Sodium | 1093mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 784mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 755IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 35.3mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 213mg | 21% |
| Iron | 4.5mg | 25% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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