Instant Pot Shrimp Boil
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Main Course
Instant Pot Shrimp Boil
Description
This recipe layers ingredients in the Instant Pot starting with seasoned potatoes, sausage, onion, and hot sauce, topped with corn and beer. Pressure cooking these components softens the potatoes and infuses flavors. Adding shrimp afterward and cooking briefly ensures they remain tender and not overdone.
Finishing with melted butter infused with garlic and Old Bay seasoning brings richness and a spicy, aromatic touch. The shrimp boil balances savory sausage, mildly sweet corn, and slightly spicy seasoning, making it a complete, convenient seafood meal. Lemon wedges and fresh parsley garnish brighten and freshen each serving.
Besides being flavorful, the recipe is practical for quick preparation, with the Instant Pot replacing longer traditional boiling methods. Variations without Instant Pot exist but are separate recipes.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds red potatoes baby
- 1 smoked andouille sausage thinly sliced
- ½ onion chopped, medium sweet
- 4 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning divided
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 3 corn halved, ears
- 1 beer pilsner or lager
- 1 ½ pounds Shrimp shell-on, medium
- ¼ cup butter unsalted
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped fresh leaves
- 1 lemon cut into wedges
Instructions
- Place potatoes, sausage, onion, 3 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning and hot sauce into a 6-qt Instant Pot®. Stir until well combined. Top with corn and beer.
- Select manual setting; adjust pressure to high, and set time for 5 minutes. When finished cooking, quick-release pressure according to manufacturer’s directions.
- Add shrimp. Select manual setting; adjust pressure to high, and set time for 1 minute. When finished cooking, quick-release pressure according to manufacturer’s directions.
- Melt butter in a small skillet over medium low heat. Stir in garlic and remaining 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Serve shrimp mixture immediately, drizzled with butter mixture, garnished with parsley and lemon, if desired.
Notes
- If you don’t own an Instant Pot, alternative recipes include sheet pan, foil packet, or summer kabob versions of shrimp boil.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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