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Instant Pot Low Country Southern Shrimp Boil

Instant Pot Low Country Southern Shrimp Boil

Traditionally, a low-country shrimp boil was an hours-long stovetop affair. But now? The Instant Pot brings that backyard boil flavor indoors, cutting down the time without cutting out any of the soul. What used to be an all-day cooking event has transformed into a quick and easy weeknight meal!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Shrimp Steam Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Boil, Stew
Servings: 4
Calories: 576kcal
Author: Shaunda Necole

Equipment

  • Instant Pot electric pressure cooker

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 1 pound shrimp large or jumbo - peeled and deveined, thawed or frozen, and tails on if you’re keeping it traditional!
  • 13 oz smoked sausage cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 ½ pound baby potatoes small-medium red or golden potatoes
  • 3 corn on the cob cut into thirds (fresh or frozen corn)
  • ½ cup butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seafood seasoning Liquid Shrimp and Crab Boil Seasoning
  • 4 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning divided – 3½ teaspoons and ½ teaspoon
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh thyme 6-8 sprigs
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions

  • Place the water, sausage, potatoes, and corn in the Instant Pot's stainless steel inner pot, ensuring the potatoes are fully submerged in the water.
  • Add the liquid shrimp & crab boil seasoning, thyme, bay leaf, and 3 ½ teaspoons of Old Bay seasoning.
  • Close the Instant Pot lid (make sure the vent is in the sealing position – up) and pressure cook on high for 8 minutes.
  • When the 8 minutes is up, open the Instant Pot lid with a manual/quick release of the remaining pressure.
  • Remove lid and add the shrimp. If needed, you can take the corn out to make room for the shrimp.
  • Sprinkle the remaining ½ teaspoon of Old Bay seasoning on the shrimp.
  • Replace the Instant Pot lid and keep the Instant Pot on the ‘keep warm’ setting.
  • Let the residual heat inside the book cook the shrimp for about 5 minutes.
  • Open the Instant Pot lid, and if desired, sprinkle more Old Bay onto the shrimp boil.
  • Place the butter and garlic powder in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for about 45 seconds, or until the butter has melted. Serve the melted garlic butter on the side for dipping, and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 576kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 212mg | Sodium: 1488mg | Potassium: 1267mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 470IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 162mg | Iron: 4mg
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