The Best Way to steam shrimp in the instant pot
Hey there! Want to make some awesome steamed shrimp in your Instant Pot? It's super easy, and I'll show you how!
What You'll Need:
- 1 pound of shrimp (peeled or unpeeled)
- 1 cup water
- 1 lemon (optional)
- Old Bay seasoning (optional)
- Trivet or steamer basket
Steps:
- Pour 1 cup of water into your Instant Pot
- Place the trivet or steamer basket inside
- Put your shrimp on the trivet
- If you want, sprinkle some Old Bay seasoning and squeeze lemon juice over the shrimp
- Close the lid and set valve to 'sealing'
- Press 'Steam' button (or 'Manual/Pressure Cook')
- Set timer for:
- 0 minutes for small/medium shrimp
- 1 minute for large shrimp
- When done, quickly release the pressure
- Take out your shrimp right away to prevent overcooking
Pro tip: Don't overcook! Shrimp cook super fast, and they're done when they turn pink and curl into a 'C' shape.