Instant Pot Shrimp Boil

Instant Pot Shrimp Boil is a flavorful and easy way to enjoy a classic seafood dish at home. Packed with shrimp, corn, potatoes, and sausage, it’s seasoned to perfection for a delicious meal everyone will love. This one-pot recipe is quick to prepare and perfect for sharing with family or friends. Bring the taste of a summer seafood feast to your table any time!

All the flavors of a classic shrimp boil made easy in the Instant Pot with seafood feast vibes anytime!

Instant Pot Shrimp Boil Recipe

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes (initial pressure) + 1 minute (shrimp pressure)
Pressure Release: ~10 minutes
Total Time: 41 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on or off)
• 1 lb fingerling potatoes (mixed medley)
• 4 ears of corn (cut into thirds)
• 1 lb smoked sausage (sliced)
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or water
• 2 tbsp Old Bay seasoning (plus extra for garnish)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 lemon (halved)
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped, optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ingredients:
   Wash and prep the shrimp, fingerling potatoes, corn, and sausage. Slice the smoked sausage into your preferred thickness.
2. Layer Ingredients in the Instant Pot:
   • Pour the chicken broth or water into the Instant Pot.
   • Add the potatoes first to ensure they cook evenly.
   • Place the corn on top of the potatoes.
   • Add the sliced sausage over the corn.
   • Sprinkle most of the Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper over the ingredients, saving about 1/2 tbsp of Old Bay seasoning for the shrimp.
3. Pressure Cook (First Cycle):
   Close the lid and set the valve to sealing. Cook on High Pressure for 5 minutes. Once the timer finishes, perform a quick release by carefully turning the valve to venting.
4. Add the Shrimp and Pressure Cook Again:
   Open the lid and add the shrimp on top of the cooked ingredients. Sprinkle the reserved Old Bay seasoning over the shrimp. Close the lid again, set the valve to sealing, and cook on High Pressure for 1 minute. Perform a quick release once the timer finishes.
5. Finish with Lemon Juice and Serve:
   Once everything is cooked, drizzle the juice of one lemon half over the shrimp boil for a fresh burst of flavor. Drain the liquid, or serve with some broth for dipping. Drizzle the melted butter over the shrimp boil. Garnish with extra Old Bay seasoning, parsley, and lemon wedges.
6. Enjoy:
   Serve immediately with crusty bread or rice, and enjoy a flavorful one-pot shrimp boil!