Instant Pot Crab Boil
This Instant Pot Crab Boil is an easy and delicious way to enjoy crab without all the hassle!
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 228kcal
Equipment
- Measuring spoon
- Instant Pot
- small saucepan or skillet
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds Baby Potatoes
- 1 Small Onion diced
- 3 Ears Corn cut in half or thirds
- 2 Tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning
- 16 ounces Water or Pilsner-style Beer
- 1 Tablespoon Hot Sauce optional
- 4 pounds Crab or less as needed
For the Optional Garlic Butter
- 1/4 cup Butter
- 2 Cloves Garlic minced
- 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 2 Tablespoons Chopped Parsley
Instructions
- Place the baby potatoes, diced onion and corn in your Instant Pot.
- Sprinkle on 1 Tablespoon of the Old Bay Seasoning and add the water or beer.
- Secure the lid on your IP and set to manual for 5 minutes. Quick release.
- Add the crab, remaining Old Bay and optional hot sauce to the Instant Pot. The crab should sit on top of the vegetables and not be submerged in the liquid.
- Secure the lid on your IP and set to manual for 5 minutes. Quick release.
- Stir the contents of the Crab Boil and place the lid back on the IP as you prepare the garlic butter.
- For the optional garlic butter, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
- Add the lemon juice and chopped parsley.
- You can serve the garlic butter on the side for dipping or drizzle over the plated crab and vegetables.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 577mg | Potassium: 624mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 369IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2mg