Steaming Shrimp in the Instant Pot

Steaming shrimp in the electric pressure cooker is so easy using the steam function! For steaming, I prefer Old Bay, but the traditional Cajun seasoning work well too! #steamedshrimp #oldbayseasoning #instantpot #instantpotsteamedshrimp

[@gussygatlin3093]

I'm steaming my shrimp right now! I can't wait to try it! I'm following your instructions. It didn't get cooked enough... I had it set on steam, low pressure 2 minutes. Quick release. Now its back on for 2 more minutes on regular pressure.

[@Matt.Damon...]

I've tried this and I absolutely luv how they came out .. Thank You!!! 🙌🏼

[@mealsunderpressure]

Glad you liked it!! We cook a lot of seafood where I'm from

[@lisafan6365]

I find it's easier to get good flavor on them with steaming. I have had some good boiled ones but I just can't seem to get it right myself.

[@mealsunderpressure]

Boiling is different depending on what seafood you are using, so yes, it can be confusing

[@HskHeroReborn]

Thanks for the tips

[@mealsunderpressure]

You bet!

[@user-yi3sr5dj9r]

Once you hit Steam function was the setting high pressure or low pressure ?

[@mealsunderpressure]

I leave mine on high pressure

[@fitGURL67]

2 minutes for thawed shrimp? How much time for frozen?

[@mealsunderpressure]

Still 2 minutes. The time it takes for the IP to come to "steam" will thaw the shrimp. It is best to use thawed shrimp though as the will hold the seasoning better

[@user-kx3yz3uc7b]

Did yours come with the steamer basket?

[@mealsunderpressure]

No, I purchased it separately

[@aj_english87]

I like this guy as he be drinking and cooking. Love it! So rank your shrimp cooking from best way to least. I like the pressure cook as it’s quick but not sure which is the best way. Let me know your opinion man and thanks for the video.

[@mealsunderpressure]

I like boiled shrimp the best, followed by steamed shrimp. I have both recipes on my channel. You should never pressure cook shrimp, and both my video recipes explain it. BBQ shrimp is another good one that I have on here. You can saute it in a pan, or saute it in your IP too

[@jozzz222]

Definitely going to try this thank you! You recommend quick release?

[@mealsunderpressure]

Yes, quick release!

[@stillwater62]

Maybe if you concentrated more on showing using the Instant Pot and cooking the shrimp instead of sucking on that beer that you couldn`t seem to put down for two seconds, this would have been a good video instead of a 3:37 waste of time.

[@mealsunderpressure]

Sorry man, that's how I cook down here

[@garypostell5268]

Did it come with that steamer basket?

[@dreski1974]

Where did you get that basket from. You’re definitely losing affiliate money! Lol

[@mealsunderpressure]

Mine did, yes

[@gussygatlin3093]

Is this thawed or frozen shrimp??? Do you quick release or not?

[@mealsunderpressure]

Thawed. STEAM function for 2 minutes, with a quick release

[@gussygatlin3093]

@@mealsunderpressure Thank you so much!

[@60throwed]

We'll be back lol like "hey cut it " lol

[@mealsunderpressure]

Hahaha

[@jbjerm12]

Were the shrimp frozen or thawed?

[@mealsunderpressure]

They were thawed

[@randyrose3165]

Hey brother how long did you pressure cook the shrimp and was it on high pressure?

[@mealsunderpressure]

Don't pressure cook them. Use the steam function and cook for 2 minutes, with a natural release

[@serenelibra61]

@@mealsunderpressure Natural release or quick release? I think you said quick release in the video. I'm definitely going to toss my shrimp in the instapot going forward! Thank you!

[@mealsunderpressure]

@@serenelibra61 quick release. And don't remember to use the steam function and not the pressure cook button

[@serenelibra61]

@@mealsunderpressure Perfect! Thank you!

[@gussygatlin3093]

@@mealsunderpressure you mean DO remember the quick release....? I think you've had too many ultras,lol

[@user-yi3sr5dj9r]

What is the setting on the instant pot if you don’t have the Steam function?

[@mealsunderpressure]

I wouldn't pressure cook them. To me they come out like rubber when you do. If yours doesn't have the steam function, I would just do it the old fashion way on the stove top

[@user-yi3sr5dj9r]

@@mealsunderpressureDo you leave the pressure level on “High”? How much water should you use with a 8qt. IP? Thanks

[@mealsunderpressure]

If your steam function has a low-high option, definitely use the low setting. You do not need much water to steam. 1/4 - 1/2 will be fine@@user-yi3sr5dj9r

[@jazzyg863]

You are missing out on steaming them with beer! Just buy a crappy beer your don't drink or use O'douls. It makes a world of difference.

[@mealsunderpressure]

Haha steaming with beer is a big thing on the East Coast, but not so much on the Gulf Coast

[@ecu4321]

Isnt’t 2 minutes long for pressure cooking the shrimp? Tried 0-minutes on high and quick release at frozen shrimps they came out just right. Tried a minute and the skin fused to the meat.

[@mealsunderpressure]

I didn't pressure cook them, I used the steam function.

[@ViolentCriminalOrganization]

beer is for drinking not for steaming, amen brother

[@mealsunderpressure]

Agreed!

[@jonsimmons5041]

Volume 👎

[@mealsunderpressure]

sorry