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Instant Pot Low Country Shrimp Boil

A delicious Instant Pot shrimp boil gives you all the flavors of the classic low country meal right in your own home. No need to travel to South Carolina or Georgia for a taste of the bold seafood and sausage stew!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time4 minutes
Total Time19 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun, Southern
Servings: 6
Calories: 627kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb smoked sausage thinly sliced
  • 6 small pieces frozen corn on the cob
  • 2 lbs red potatoes quartered
  • 2-3 cups water
  • 1 tbsp old bay seasoning
  • 8 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1/4 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1/8 tsp old bay seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp hot sauce
  • 1/8 tsp lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1 lb large raw shrimp tail on
  • lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  • Add the sausage, corn, and potatoes to the pot. Then add the water to the pot until covering them.
  • Add the old bay seasoning to the pot.
  • Add the lid to the pot, turning to close, and make sure the vent's set to the sealed position.
  • Cook on high pressure for 4 minutes.
  • While the pot's coming to pressure, melt the butter in a medium sized skillet over medium heat.
  • Once melted, whisk in the minced garlic. Let it simmer for about a minute, just long enough to infuse the butter with flavor.
  • Whisk the remaining ingredients, except the shrimp into the butter mixture until evenly combined. Turn the heat to low, just so the butter mixture stays warm.
  • When the Instant Pot is done cooking, carefully turn the vent valve to open and perform a quick release.
  • Add the shrimp into the pot, stirring just until they've turned pink/cooked.
  • Using a slotted spoon or tongs, transfer the shrimp, then the corn, and finally the potatoes to a waiting serving dish.
  • Pour the seasoned butter mixture evenly out over top.
  • Serve immediately with lemon wedges available to squeeze out over the shrimp boil, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 627kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 284mg | Sodium: 1412mg | Potassium: 1157mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 706IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 4mg