Instant Pot Seafood Gumbo
Instant Pot Seafood Gumbo brings together shrimp, scallops, and cod with the holy trinity of Cajun cooking for a bold, peppery stew. A touch of beer and Worcestershire rounds out the broth while a quick roux thickens it to a rich, savory finish. Serve it ladled over fluffy rice for a hearty weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend meal.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot) and choose the Saute function. Add the butter, then the celery, onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables are softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons flour over and stir to coat thoroughly.
- 2
Pour in 1 1/2 cups chicken broth while continuing to stir the vegetables. Add the beer. Place an elevated trivet on top of the mixture. Add the water and rice to a small silicone bowl and set it on the trivet. Cancel Saute mode. Seal and lock the lid in place.
- 3
Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 4
Release the pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes.
- 5
Switch back to the Saute function. Carefully remove the rice and trivet. Add the shrimp, cod, scallops, Cajun seasoning, Worcestershire, salt, thyme, and cayenne to the Instant Pot.
- 6
Whisk the remaining flour with the remaining chicken broth in a small bowl. Pour it into the pot and mix together. Stir often and let it thicken and cook until the shrimp are bright pink, the cod flakes easily with a fork, and the scallops are opaque, 5 to 10 minutes. Serve with a scoop of rice.
- Calories 590.57 kcal High
- Protein 38.92 g Good Source
- Carbs 68.55 g Moderate
- Total Fat 16.92 g High
- Saturated Fat 7.19 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 201.63 mg High
- Sodium 922.78 mg High
- Fiber 7.19 g Good Source
- Sugar 10.17 g High
- Added Sugar 3.65 g Moderate
- Calcium 136.11 mg Moderate
- Iron 4.09 mg Good Source
- Potassium 963.25 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 219.71 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 13.6 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Instant Pot Seafood Gumbo is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 18 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Beer, Butter, and Cajun Seasoning. Each serving provides about 590.57 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Instant Pot Seafood Gumbo?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 18 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Instant Pot Seafood Gumbo made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Beer, Butter, Cajun Seasoning, Cayenne Pepper. The full list of 18 is above.
- What goes well with Instant Pot Seafood Gumbo?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Instant Pot Seafood Gumbo?
- About 1 hr in total: 30 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 590.57 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Instant Pot Seafood Gumbo easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 6 steps.
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