Instant Pot Shrimp Boil
on Oct 08, 2018, Updated Sep 29, 2024
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Quick and easy Instant Pot Shrimp Boil recipe made with potatoes, corn, shrimp, sausage, and just a few simple seasonings. If you’re looking for a seafood recipe that can be prepared in 30 minutes, you’ve come to the right place.
Have you ever had Shrimp Boil? Sometimes it’s also called Low Country Boil or Cajun Shrimp Boil, too. I love it! I grew up going to the beach in Gulf Shores, Alabama and this was a favorite meal to eat along the coast. Now anytime we leave the desert in search of some ocean waves, I make a point to find a good shrimp boil place.
I loved using my Instant Pot to make shrimp boil because it really helps to infuse the potatoes with lots of flavor, plus, it’s fast and really hands off. The perk of using the Instant Pot is that it’s a set-it-and-forget-it kind of appliance. So now when you are craving a trip to the beach, but are stuck at home, you can have a delicious fun meal to remind you of the sand and surf.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Instant Pot Shrimp Boil is fun because it’s all spread out on the table or in a big tray and you just pick and eat what you want.
- The Instant Pot allows you to be hands-free and prep the rest of the meal while it works.
- It’s super quick and easy – done in about 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- Mini Potatoes
- Onion
- Chicken or Seafood Stock
- Old Bay Seasoning
- Bay Leaves
- Smoked Sausage
- Deveined Shell-On Shrimp
- Corn
- Lemon
- Butter
See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities
How to Make Instant Pot Shrimp Boil
Step #1. Place the potatoes and onion in the Instant Pot liner, pour broth over them, and sprinkle with one tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning. Add two bay leaves. Seal pot and set for 4 minutes. When done, quick release the pressure and open the lid.
Step #3. While it is cooking, melt the butter. Stir the remaining Old Bay into it. Slice the lemon. Once the cooking is done, do a quick pressure release again and remove lid.
Step #2. Add the sausage, shrimp, and corn to the Instant Pot. Close the lid, set to sealing, and set for one minute.
Step #4. Dump the contents of the Instant Pot onto a large sheet pan. Squeeze half the lemon over the sheet pan. Serve with the melted butter and lemon wedges.
This recipe will fit in a 6 quart or 8 quart Instant Pot. I have the 8 quart and love it for my big family.
When you turn the knob from “sealing” to “venting,” you’ll hear the steam coming out. When it’s done, it won’t making that “hissing” noise anymore. Also, the lid has a safety that won’t let you turn it to open it before then so no need to worry!
Expert Tips
- I have also added 1 pound of crab legs to the last cooking time (when you add the shrimp) and it was delicious.
- I found the super small “baby potatoes” packaged together in a bag near the other potatoes in a well-stocked grocery store. You can use any of the varieties of potatoes they might have or that you like. They should be about 1 to 2 inches across.
- Feel free to serve this with hot sauce on the side or add some while cooking if you like a little heat.
- This is a very casual meal – serve with lots of paper towels and enjoy around the table together.
More Instant Pot Recipes to Consider
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Instant Pot Chicken Soup
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Instant Pot Spaghetti Sauce
Chicken Recipes
Instant Pot Honey Sesame Chicken
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Instant Pot Potato Soup
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Instant Pot Shrimp Boil
Ingredients
- 2 pounds mini potatoes
- 1 small onion, peeled and quartered
- 2 cups chicken or seafood stock
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 pound smoked sausage
- 1.5 pounds deveined shell on shrimp
- 3 ears corn
- 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
Instructions
- Place potatoes and onion in the bowl of your instant pot. Pour the broth over the potatoes and then sprinkle 1 tablespoon of Old Bay Seasoning over the potatoes. Add two bay leaves to the top.
- Close the lid of your Instant Pot and set the pressure cook time to 4 minutes, valve set to “sealing.” Let the pot come to pressure and cook.
- When the cooking time ends, use the quick pressure release. When the valve drops, remove the lid carefully.
- Add the sausage to the pot, on top of the potatoes, and add the shrimp. Add the corn (husks removed, washed, and broken into halves) to the top.
- Close the lid of your Instant Pot and set the pressure cook time to 1 minute, valve set to “sealing.” Let the pot come to pressure and cook.
- While it is cooking, melt the butter in the microwave in a small bowl. When melted, stir in the remaining 1 teaspoon of Old Bay Seasoning. Slice the lemon in half and slice one half into wedges.
- When the cooking time ends, use the quick pressure release. When the valve drops, remove the lid carefully.
- Dump the contents of the instant pot onto a large rimmed baking sheet. Squeeze the lemon half over the Shrimp Boil in the tray.
- Serve off the tray right away with the seasoned butter for dipping, additional lemon wedges, and plenty of paper towels for messy fingers.
Notes
- I have also added 1 pound of crab legs to the last cooking time (when you add the shrimp), and it was delicious.
- I found the super small “baby potatoes” packaged together in a bag near the other potatoes in a well-stocked grocery store. You can use any of the varieties of potatoes they might have or that you like. They should be about 1 to 2 inches across.
- Feel free to serve this with hot sauce on the side or add some while cooking if you like a little heat.
- This is a fun, casual meal. Gather everyone around the table with a ton of paper towels and enjoy!
Is frozen, peeled colossal raw shrimp ok to use?
They should work great, sounds so good!
Just took this out of the instant pot. Delicious! I pan fried the sausage slices first a touch to give them a bit of a char. This is going to be a regular recipe.
Oooh this is making me want to have this again! Thank you for leaving a review with your tips, always helpful!