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Crawfish Boil in an Instant Pot Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 300 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 320 minutes
  • Yield: 8-9 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: Cajun

Description

This flavorful Crawfish Boil recipe combines fresh crawfish with classic Cajun spices, corn, and red potatoes, all cooked efficiently in an Instant Pot. Infused with garlic butter and a blend of Cajun and Old Bay seasonings, this dish is perfect for a hearty and authentic Southern seafood feast that serves 8 to 9 people.

Ingredients

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Seafood and Produce

  • 4 ears corn, cut in half
  • 6 red mini potatoes
  • 4 lbs. crawfish

Seasonings and Spices

  • 3 tbsp. Louisiana crawfish Boil
  • 1/8 tsp. Cajun seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp. Old Bay seasoning
  • 5 drops hot sauce

Others

  • 1 cup water
  • 6 tbsp. butter
  • 1 tbsp. garlic, minced

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Crawfish: Place your crawfish in a Ziploc bag with the Cajun seasoning and seal it tightly. Refrigerate the crawfish for 4 to 5 hours to allow the flavors to infuse.
  2. Prepare Garlic Butter Base: Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add butter and minced garlic, stirring frequently until fragrant and the garlic is softened.
  3. Add Spices to Butter: Mix in Old Bay seasoning and hot sauce with the garlic butter, stirring well to combine and sauté for about 5 minutes to develop flavors.
  4. Remove Garlic Butter Mix: Take the garlic butter spice mixture out of the Instant Pot and set it aside for later use.
  5. Add Vegetables and Water: Place the corn halves and red mini potatoes into the Instant Pot. Pour in 1 cup of water to cover the ingredients.
  6. Season the Boil: Sprinkle the Louisiana crawfish Boil mix over the vegetables and water.
  7. Cook Vegetables under Pressure: Seal the Instant Pot lid and set it to high pressure for 5 minutes.
  8. Release Pressure and Open: Perform a quick pressure release once the cooking cycle ends, and carefully open the lid.
  9. Check Vegetable Doneness: Ensure the potatoes and corn are cooked through and tender.
  10. Add Crawfish: Place the marinated crawfish into the Instant Pot with the cooked vegetables and stir gently.
  11. Pressure Cook Crawfish: Reseal the Instant Pot lid and cook at high pressure for an additional 3 minutes to perfectly cook the crawfish.
  12. Final Release and Add Garlic Butter Mix: Perform a quick pressure release again, open the lid carefully, and stir in the reserved garlic butter spice mixture to coat all ingredients evenly.
  13. Serve: Serve the crawfish boil immediately while hot for the best flavor and enjoyment.

Notes

  • Marinating the crawfish helps to deepen the seasoning absorbency and flavor.
  • Be cautious when performing the quick pressure releases to avoid steam burns.
  • You can adjust the amount of hot sauce and Cajun seasoning to suit your spice preference.
  • Using an Instant Pot speeds up the traditional boiling process, saving time without sacrificing flavor.
  • Serve with crusty bread or a side salad to complement the meal.

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