Mind-Blowing Instant Pot Crawfish Boil in 4 Simple

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 4cupswater

  • 2tablespoonsconcentrated liquid shrimp and crab boil (such as Zatarain’s®)

  • 2tablespoonsseafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)

  • 2poundslive crawfish, rinsed

  • 1poundbite-sized red potatoes (such as Ruby Sensations®)

  • 3earscorn, shucked and cut into thirds, or more to taste

  • 1(12 ounce) packageandouille sausage, sliced

  • 1tablespoonseafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)

  • 2cupswater

Cooking Directions

  1. Combine water, dry crab boil, and seafood seasoning in a multifunctional pressure cooker, such as an Instant Pot. Add live crawfish. Close and lock the lid. Select High pressure, according to the manufacturer’s instructions; set timer for 0 minutes. Allow 15 minutes for pressure to build. As the pressure builds it will steam crawfish.

  2. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to the manufacturer’s instructions, about 2 minutes. Carefully pour crawfish and liquid into a large bowl and let sit for 30 minutes to soak while you prepare the rest of the meal.

  3. Add potatoes, corn, andouille sausage, and 1 tablespoon seafood seasoning to the pot. Pour in water and stir until evenly combined. Close and lock the lid.

  4. Select High pressure according to the manufacturer’s instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  5. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to the manufacturer’s instructions, about 2 minutes. Divide mixture between 4 plates and serve with crawfish.

Tips

Have plenty of napkins ready and extra plates for discarding shells.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories571
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
28g
36%
Saturated Fat
9g
44%
Cholesterol
292mg
97%
Sodium
5131mg
223%
Total Carbohydrate
34g
13%
Dietary Fiber
5g
18%
Total Sugars
3g
Protein
46g
92%
Vitamin C
15mg
17%
Calcium
124mg
10%
Iron
4mg
21%
Potassium
1312mg
28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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