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instant pot shrimp with cajun butter seasonings.
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Instant Pot Shrimp (Cajun Butter)

Instant Pot Shrimp with cajun butter makes for a quick, flavorful take on a shrimp boil in a fraction of the time.
Prep Time1 minute
Cook Time1 minute
Additional Time10 minutes
Total Time12 minutes
Course: Instant Pot
Cuisine: Cajun
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 311kcal
Author: Sarah Baumeister

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp. butter
  • 1 lb. frozen raw shrimp large shells on, heads off
  • 1 tbsp. cajun seasoning
  • 1 half lemon juiced
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 tsp. dried parsley
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp. louisiana hot sauce

Instructions

  • To the Instant Pot add chicken stock, lemon juice, cajun seasoning, minced garlic, hot sauce, and parsley.
  • Add in shrimp, and stir to completely coat.
  • Set to High pressure for 1 minute if frozen and 0 minutes if thawed. The Instant Pot will take about 10 minutes to come up to pressure.
  • Once the cook time is up, immediately quick release.
  • Add butter over top and stir in to melt. Top with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 272mg | Sodium: 2070mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g