Spicy Instant Pot Seafood Boil That Will Impress Everyone Zesty
Indulge in a flavorful Spicy Instant Pot Seafood Boil that brings the taste of the coast right to your kitchen. This mouthwatering dish features tender shrimp, succulent crab legs, and savory Andouille sausage simmered in a zesty broth infused with aromatic spices. Perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners, this quick and easy recipe will impress your guests and awaken their senses with every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
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- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb crab legs (snow or king)
- 12 oz Andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 lb baby potatoes, quartered
- 4 ears corn on the cob, cut into sections
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Old Bay seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Prepare all seafood: clean shrimp and cut crab legs if necessary. Slice sausage and quarter potatoes; cut corn into sections.
- In Instant Pot on sauté mode, add olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add sausage, potatoes, and corn; stir for 2 minutes to combine flavors.
- Pour in chicken broth and sprinkle Old Bay seasoning; stir well to mix thoroughly. Ensure there’s enough liquid to create steam during cooking.
- Close the lid securely and set to manual high pressure for 5 minutes; allow for a natural pressure release for 3 minutes before a quick release.
- Carefully open the lid, add shrimp and crab legs, then close the lid again without setting pressure; let them steam in residual heat for about 5 minutes until fully cooked through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1060mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 125mg