Instant Pot Shrimp Boil

Dinner doesn’t get easier than this delicious Instant Pot Shrimp Boil! All the flavors of a classic shrimp boil including potatoes, sausage, corn and shrimp tossed in a seasoned butter!

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Using your Instant Pot to make a shrimp boil is so easy – you don’t have to turn on the stove and it’s done in no time at all! My two-step cooking method ensures your potatoes and shrimp are perfectly cooked. Don’t have an IP? You should try my stovetop shrimp boil recipe! Have an air fryer you want to use instead? Check out these air fryer shrimp!

Easy Shrimp Boil in Your Instant Pot

We’re combining potatoes, sausage, sweet corn, and shrimp for this recipe. It’s all seasoned with classic Old Bay Seasoning for the best flavor.

It’s an easy one-pot recipe and there’s not much prep work!

You don’t have to worry about undercooked potatoes and overcooked shrimp. I’m showing you the best order to cook everything so the potatoes are tender and the shrimp are juicy!

This is whole meal in itself or you can make it a main course with some sides if you’re feeding a crowd.

So, are you ready to break out the newspapers so you can pile all this deliciousness on the table? Your whole family is going to LOVE this Instant Pot shrimp boil recipe.

Ingredients for Instant Pot Shrimp Boil

• Baby red potatoes – I like these because they’re small, you don‘t have to peel them, and they cook fast. You can use a large red potato but cut it up into smaller pieces. I like red potatoes because they hold their shape better than russets.
• Andouille sausage – This is a type of smoked sausage made with pork. It’s loaded with flavor! You can usually find it at the grocery store, but if you can’t you can use kielbasa sausage, too.
• Old Bay seasoning – There’s no substitute for this! It’s a unique spice mix with a blend of seasonings. It’s not the same thing as Cajun seasoning which is spicier.
• Fresh corn – During the summer I use fresh ears of corn but if you want to make this when corn is out of season you can use frozen corn on the cob.
• Pilsner or lager beer – A lighter beer works best in shrimp boils because it won’t overwhelm the other flavors like a darker-style beer would.
• Medium raw shrimp – Peel and devein them first! You can use frozen shrimp just make sure they are thawed first.
• Melted butter
• Minced garlic cloves
• Chopped fresh parsley leaves
• Lemon wedges for serving

How to Shrimp Boil in Instant Pot!

Step 1: Place the potatoes in the Instant Pot and top them with the sliced sausage, some seasoning, and garlic. Stir and then place the corn on top and add the beer. Cook on high pressure for five minutes and then do a quick release.

Step 2: Add the shrimp, secure the lid, and cook on high pressure for two minutes. Do a quick release so the steam can escape. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the shrimp, sausage, and veggies to a serving platter (leave the liquid in the pot).

Step 3: Mix the rest of the Old Bay seasoning with the melted butter and pour the mixture over the shrimp boil. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Can you make it without beer?

Instead of beer, you can use the same amount of chicken broth, chicken stock, or vegetable broth.

What goes with shrimp boil?

There are quite a few things you can serve with it! Here are some of our favorites:

• We love it with some bread on the side for soaking up all that buttery sauce and juice. Try some cornbread or beer bread!
• It also goes great with macaroni and cheese or for a cold side try my classic macaroni salad!
• Watermelon salad would also be great with it!

Tips for the Best Instant Pot Shrimp Boil!

• Be sure to layer and cook the ingredients as listed in the recipe. This will ensure everything cooks evenly.
• If your potatoes and shrimp are larger or smaller, the cooking time will be different. I recommend sticking with small potatoes and medium-sized shrimp for the best results!
• If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container and they will keep in the refrigerator for a few days.

This is such a great dinner to make for the family! It’s so fun to pile all of those delicious ingredients on the table so everyone can help themselves. Plus, the IP just makes it so easy! I hope you give this recipe a try soon – Enjoy!

More Shrimp Recipes

• Shrimp and Asparagus Pasta is a quick and easy meal that’s light and delicious.
• Make a batch of my Shrimp Enchiladas and you’ll get rave reviews!
• Italian Shrimp Skillet is loaded with fresh flavors and easy to make.

Did you make this? If you snap a photo, please be sure tag me on Instagram at @julieseatsandtreats or #julieseatsandtreats so I can see your yummy treat!

 

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Instant Pot Shrimp Boil

Easy shrimp boil made in the pressure cooker. Loaded with potatoes, sausage, corn on the cob and shrimp that's tossed in a Old Bay seasoned butter!

Prep:5 minutes mins

Cook:7 minutes mins

Total:12 minutes mins

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Ingredients

• ▢ 1 ½ pounds baby red potatoes
• ▢ 12.8 ounce package smoked andouille sausage thinly sliced
• ▢ 4 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning divided
• ▢ 3 ears corn halved
• ▢ 12 ounce pilsner or lager beer
• ▢ 1 pound medium raw shrimp peeled and deveined
• ▢ ¼ cup butter melted
• ▢ 3 cloves garlic minced
• ▢ 1 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
• ▢ 1 lemon cut into wedges

Instructions

• Clean potatoes and place on the bottom of the Instant pot with sausage slices, 3 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning and garlic. Stir until well combined.
• Place corn on top of sausage and potatoes and pour beer into Instant Pot.
• Select manual high setting and set time for 5 minutes. When finished cooking, perform a quick-release.
• Add shrimp to Instant Pot, select manual high setting and set time to 2 minutes. When finished cooking, perform a quick-release.
• Combine butter and remaining 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning in a small bowl.
• Remove mixture from Instant Pot and place on serving plate or in a bowl, without liquid from Instant Pot and drizzle melted butter mixture over the top.
• Garnish with parsley and lemon if desired.
• Serve immediately.

Tips

Can You Make It Without Beer?

Instead of beer, you can use the same amount of chicken broth, chicken stock, or vegetable broth.

Tips For The Best Instant Pot Shrimp Boil!

• Be sure to layer and cook the ingredients as listed in the recipe. This will ensure everything cooks evenly.
• If your potatoes and shrimp are larger or smaller, the cooking time will be different. I recommend sticking with small potatoes and medium-sized shrimp for the best results!
• If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container and they will keep in the refrigerator for a few days.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 632kcal (32%), Carbohydrates: 36g (12%), Protein: 34g (68%), Fat: 37g (57%), Saturated Fat: 16g (100%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 14g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 239mg (80%), Sodium: 1346mg (59%), Potassium: 1221mg (35%), Fiber: 4g (17%), Sugar: 3g (3%), Vitamin A: 784IU (16%), Vitamin C: 32mg (39%), Calcium: 126mg (13%), Iron: 3mg (17%)

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