This Instant Pot Low Country Boil is a classic Southern dish that combines shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoes in a flavorful seafood broth. It's a one-pot meal that is perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying as a family dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs large shrimp, unpeeled
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 4 ears of corn, cut into 3-inch pieces
- 2 lbs baby potatoes, halved
- 1 onion, quartered
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 lemon, halved
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/4 cup Old Bay seasoning
- 8 cups water
Directions
- In your Instant Pot, combine water, Old Bay seasoning, bay leaves, garlic, and lemon halves.
- Add in potatoes, onion, and sausage. Close the lid and set the valve to Sealing.
- Set the Instant Pot to Manual/Pressure Cook for 3 minutes. Once done, do a quick release of pressure.
- Add in corn and shrimp to the pot. Close the lid and set the valve to Sealing again.
- Set the Instant Pot to Manual/Pressure Cook for 1 minute. Once done, do a quick release of pressure.
- Remove the lid and transfer the contents to a large serving platter or bowl.
- Serve the Low Country Boil hot with melted butter, cocktail sauce, and lemon wedges on the side.