Imagine transforming rock-hard frozen shrimp into a succulent, restaurant-quality seafood dish in less time than it takes to scroll through your social media feed! This Instant Pot Shrimp recipe is about to revolutionize your quick meal preparation, proving that delicious doesn't have to mean complicated. Whether you're a busy professional, a home cook looking for convenience, or simply craving a quick seafood fix, this foolproof method will have you serving up tender, flavorful shrimp in mere moments.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 1 mins
Total Time: 6 mins
Cuisine: Seafood
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb frozen shrimp
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Remove frozen shrimp from packaging and ensure they are not clumped together.
- Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot inner pot, creating a steaming base for the shrimp.
- Place a steamer basket or trivet inside the Instant Pot to keep shrimp above the water.
- Add frozen shrimp to the steamer basket in a single layer, ensuring even cooking.
- Sprinkle Old Bay seasoning evenly over the frozen shrimp, ensuring good coverage.
- Close the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to sealing position.
- Select "Manual" or "Pressure Cook" mode and set the timer for 1 minute at high pressure.
- Once cooking is complete, immediately perform a quick release of pressure to prevent overcooking.
- Open the lid and carefully remove the shrimp using tongs.
- Drizzle fresh lemon juice over the shrimp and add additional salt to taste.
- Serve immediately while hot, optionally garnishing with fresh parsley or additional lemon wedges.
Tips
- Always use a steamer basket or trivet to prevent the shrimp from sitting directly in water, which can make them waterlogged.
- Don't overcook! One minute of high-pressure cooking is all you need for frozen shrimp to maintain their tender texture.
- Perform a quick release immediately after cooking to stop the cooking process and prevent rubbery shrimp.
- For extra flavor, experiment with different seasonings like Cajun spice, garlic powder, or herb blends instead of Old Bay.
- If your shrimp are still slightly frozen together, gently separate them before cooking for more even seasoning and cooking.
- Fresh lemon juice is key - it adds brightness and helps cut through the richness of the shrimp.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and temperature, as shrimp can quickly become tough if left sitting.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 100kcal
Carbohydrates: 1g
Protein: 22g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 170mg
