Description
This Instant Pot Shrimp Boil recipe is a quick and easy way to enjoy a classic seafood boil with a spicy twist. Tender shrimp, smoked sausage, sweet corn, and baby potatoes are cooked in flavorful broth and served with a zesty butter sauce. Perfect for a family dinner or a casual gathering with friends.
Ingredients
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For the Shrimp Boil:
- 1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes (a mix of red and yellow)
- 2 packages smoked sausage, thickly sliced (1 pork, 1 beef)
- 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
- 5 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning, divided
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (optional)
- 3–4 ears corn, cut in thirds
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
For the Butter Sauce:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the Instant Pot: Combine chicken stock, 3 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning, and hot sauce in the Instant Pot.
- Add Ingredients: Add potatoes, sausage, onion, and corn to the pot.
- Pressure Cook: Cook on manual high pressure for 5 minutes.
- Cook Shrimp: Saute shrimp in the Instant Pot until cooked through.
- Make Butter Sauce: Melt butter, garlic, and remaining Old Bay seasoning in a skillet.
- Serve: Transfer shrimp boil to a serving dish, drizzle with butter sauce, garnish with lemon slices, and enjoy!
Notes
- You can adjust the spiciness by adding more or less hot sauce.
- Feel free to customize the ingredients with your favorite seafood or vegetables.
- For a traditional touch, serve with cocktail sauce or additional Old Bay seasoning on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 230mg
