Seafood boil season is back! It's as fun as it is delicious to share a meal, eat with your hands, and enjoy it all on the patio on a warm summer night. And can you get any easier than this version? With just five minutes of prep and 5 minutes of pressure cooking, you don't even need to start cooking until your guests arrive.
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Things You'll Need
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped white onions
4-6 small red potatoes, quartered
2 cobs of corn, shucked and cut into 3-inch chunks
1 lb andouille sausage, cut into 1 inch rings
1 lb live Manila clams
1 whole crab, cleaned
1 lb frozen shrimp
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
1 tablespoon Creole Seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's)
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Step 1: Sauté
Add the butter to your Instant Pot and turn to the 'Sauté' mode. Add the onions and sauté until starting to brown.
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Step 2: Add Potatoes and Corn
Add the potatoes and corn in an even layer.
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Step 3: Add Seafood
Add the crab, clams and frozen shrimp on top of the potatoes.
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Tip
Frozen shrimp will take longer to cook than fresh, ensuring that you don't overcook them in the pot!
Step 4: Add Spices
Sprinkle the pot with the spices.
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Step 5: Add Water
Add the water to the pot.
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Step 6: Pressure Cook
Add the lid tightly onto the pot. Set the Instant Pot to 5 minutes. Allow to cook, then allow the pressure to release slowly.
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Step 7: Serve & Enjoy
Drain, then add the seafood boil to a serving platter or a table covered with newspaper. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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