How to Make Instant Pot Live Crawfish Boil for Four - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's no better way to enjoy the flavors of the South than with a traditional crawfish boil. And what's better than a crawfish boil? An Instant Pot crawfish boil! This recipe for Instant Pot live crawfish boil for four is a speedy and convenient way to bring the Cajun-style flavors of a crawfish boil to your dinner table without the hassle of a large outdoor boil.

Crawfish boils are a beloved tradition in the South, particularly in Louisiana, where they're enjoyed by families and fr...

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Ingredients

  • 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
  • 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

Information

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

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Select High pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    571 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 292mg
    • Sodium: 5131mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 46g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 124mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 1312mg