Instant Pot Live Crawfish Boil for Four

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Every spring, I host a crawfish boil, but this year, I was determined to simplify the process by using the Instant Pot. There were plenty of Instant Pot recipes that called for frozen crawfish, but I couldn't find a single one for live crawfish. Challenge accepted!

Submitted by Soup Loving Nicole
Updated on January 23, 2023
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Crawfish:

  • 4 cups water

  • 2 tablespoons concentrated liquid shrimp and crab boil (such as Zatarain's®)

  • 2 tablespoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)

  • 2 pounds live crawfish, rinsed

Potatoes, Corn, and Sausage:

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

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

  • 1 (12 ounce) package andouille sausage, sliced

  • 1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)

  • 2 cups water

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 (per serving)

571 Calories
28g Fat
34g Carbs
46g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 571
% 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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