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Home / Recipes / Main Courses / Seafood / Instant Pot Killer Shrimp [Copycat Recipe]

Instant Pot Killer Shrimp [Copycat Recipe]

February 22, 2016 By Jill Selkowitz / Updated June 21, 2021 / As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs I earn from qualifying purchases; see all disclosures.

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Pressure Cooker Copycat Killer Shrimp Recipe

Instant Pot Killer Shrimp is just as delicious as the restaurant. Shrimp simmers in a brine of beer, clam juice, tomatoes, butter and spices.

Instant Pot Killer Shrimp [Copycat Restaurant Recipe]

Instant Pot Killer Shrimp [Copycat Restaurant Recipe]

Like the famous Marina del Rey Restaurant, Shrimp simmers in a luscious tomato, butter, beer and clam soup base. The Killer Soup is the STAR of the Killer Shrimp show and you are going to want a hot loaf of bread. For low carbers, serve Killer Shrimp over Mashed Cauliflower!

 

Cast of Ingredients for Instant Pot Killer Shrimp

Cast of Ingredients for Instant Pot Killer Shrimp

Making Killer Shrimp on the stove takes several hours for the flavors to infuse with the broth. With my Instant Pot Killer Shrimp recipe, all you need are the ingredients, an Instant Pot Electric Pressure Cooker, Ninja Foodi or Pressure Cooker and a hot loaf of bread. It is ready to eat and on your table in under one hour.

Some people think the shrimp is the after thought and the main ingredient is the sauce with bread!

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Ingredients for Instant Pot Killer Shrimp

  • Shrimp with Tails On
  • Garlic
  • Butter
  • Clam Juice
  • Rosemary
  • Celery Seed
  • Thyme
  • Salt and Pepper
  • Crushed Red Pepper
  • Beer – Ale
  • Tomato Paste

Pro Tip: Before making Instant Pot Killer Shrimp, I strongly suggest that you make a loaf of my Country Sourdough Bread Old World Style or my Instant Pot No Knead Bread. You will definitely want to soak up the very flavorful sauce. 

 

Fresh Country Sourdough Bread

Fresh Country Sourdough Bread

Whether you make one of my Country Sourdough Bread Old World Style or my Instant Pot No Knead Bread recipes, you will definitely want to soak up the very flavorful sauce.

You can always purchase a good loaf of bread from your neighborhood bakery. Whichever way you choose, you really need some good bread…. Seriously. The liquid is Gold!

 

Use a Mortar and Pestle to Smash the Seasonings

Use a Mortar and Pestle to Smash the Seasonings

Combine the Thyme Leaf, Rosemary Leaf, Red Pepper Flakes, Fennel Seed and other dry seasonings together.

 

Smashed Seasoning

Smashed Seasoning

Use either a Mortar and Pestle or a mini food chopper and smash the seasonings.

They should be broken, but still recognizable. Lots of flavor will release from smashing the herbs and seasonings.

 

Add the seasonings to the Pressure Cooker

Add the seasonings to the Pressure Cooker

Drop in the seasonings that were just smashed, into the Pressure Cooker cooking pot.

 

Homemade Chicken Stock

Homemade Chicken Stock

Much of the flavor relies on really good stock, so don’t skimp here. If you have any homemade Pressure Cooker Bone Broth (Stock) in your freezer, get it defrosted.

If you don’t, it is really worth it to make your own Pressure Cooker Bone Broth (Stock).

 

Better Than Bouillon Chicken Base

Better Than Bouillon Chicken Base

Alternatively, you could use fresh water and Better Than Bouillon.

 

Tomato Paste gives the broth a nice color

Tomato Paste gives the broth a nice color

Add in the Tomato Paste, Clam Juice and Fresh Garlic.

Think of the broth as a hot bath for the shrimp.

Then after cooking, you will realize that the broth is actually the star of the show. Instant Pot Killer Shrimp is also delicious with rice. You can make my Instant Pot Perfectly Cooked Pot In Pot Rice at the same time as the Instant Pot Killer Shrimp all in the same pot!

 

Drop in Cold Butter

Drop in Cold Butter

Use a good whisk to whisk in the cold butter. I recommend the Rösle Stainless Steel Flat Whisk. If you want your broth to be extra buttery, add in more butter.

Another way to enjoy Killer Shrimp is to pour the liquid gold over Pressure Cooker Mashed Turmeric Cauliflower Low Carb or Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes (Pressure Cooker).

 

Add in Raw Shrimp

Add in Raw Shrimp

The shells of the shrimp have a lot of flavor. Shrimp will quickly cook in the broth and pick up the flavors of all the spices and will infuse with the butter.

 

Broth to be used for Next Time

Broth to be used for Next Time

If this is the second time making Instant Pot Killer Shrimp, make sure to take the frozen reserved broth out of the freezer to defrost.

Save a Cup of Broth

  • It’s been rumored that the restaurant takes a cup of broth from one batch and adds it to the new batch and so on and so on. I don’t know if that is actually true or not, but it certainly will intensify the flavors batch after batch.
  • Before serving the first bowl of Killer Shrimp, grab a container, I use a Reditainer Extreme Freezer 8 ounce Containers and add just one up of broth.
  • Let it cool and then freeze it. Next time you make Instant Pot Killer Shrimp, you will add in the reserved broth. Future batches will get better and better.

 

Instant Pot Killer Shrimp

Instant Pot Killer Shrimp

The liquid is really a spicy broth and perfect for ripping a chunk of bread from the loaf and dunking it right into the broth.

Each bowl should have a good serving of shrimp and lots and lots of broth, which you soak up with a good bread. If you want to make some rice at the same time as the Killer Shrimp, check out my Pressure Cooker Perfectly Cooked Pot in Pot Rice. Add the Pan of Rice after you have added the Beer.

More Instant Pot Shrimp Recipes to Make:

  • Pressure Cooker Shrimp Po Boy Roll
  • Instant Pot Dijon Shrimp Linguine
  • Pressure Cooker Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Shrimp
  • Instant Pot Seafood Corn Chowder [Soup / Stew]

Killer Shrimp pairs really well with Pressure Cooker Butternut Squash Pasta.

Kitchen Equipment and Essentials

  • Instant Pot Electric Pressure Cooker, Ninja Foodi or Pressure Cooker
  • J.A. Henckels Classic 7-inch Hollow Edge Santoku Knife
  • Amco Advanced Performance 18/10 Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons
  • Simply Gourmet (Dry) Stainless Steel Measuring Cups
  • Anchor Hocking Glass (Liquid) Measuring Cups
  • Rösle Stainless Steel Flat Whisk– a MUST have, probably my most used utensil
  • Porcelain & Bamboo Salt Box with Spoon
  • Alton Brown Salt Box
  • Gravity Electric Salt and Pepper Grinder
  • Reditainer Extreme Freezer 8 ounce Containers
  • Freezer Labels
  • Cuisinart Mini Prep Chopper

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Here is the handy printable recipe:

Instant Pot Killer Shrimp [Copycat Recipe]

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Course: Main
Cuisine: Cajon
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Pressure Release Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 272kcal
Author: Jill Selkowitz

Ingredients

  • 5 cloves Fresh Garlic chopped/diced small
  • 1 stick Butter Kerrygold Butter is best
  • 6 cups Chicken Stock/Broth (or 6 cups water + 6 TBL Betterthan Bouillon Chicken Base)
  • 1 Tablespoon Dried Rosemary
  • 2 teaspoons Dried Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Celery Seed
  • 1 teaspoon Fennel Seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • 16 oz Claim Juice
  • 3 oz Tomato Paste
  • 1 cup Beer Ale
  • 1 cup Liquid from Prior Batch optional
  • 1 ½ pounds Large Shrimp tails on
  • 1 loaf Sourdough Bread

Recommended Products

Instant Pot Electric Pressure Cooker
Cuisinart Mini Prep Chopper
Liquid Measuring Cup Set

Instructions

  • Add chicken broth, minced garlic, clam juice and tomato paste to Instant Pot and whisk together
  • Using a mortar and pestle, smash the rosemary, thyme, pepper, celery seed, fennel seed and pepper flakes enough that they remain whole but are broken to more easily release flavor. Alternatively, use a Mini Prep Chopper and pulverize the spices just to break apart.
  • Mix spices into broth.
  • Lock on lid and close pressure valve.  Cook at high pressure (most machines default to high pressure) for 10 minutes.
  • When Beep sounds, wait 15 minutes and then release the rest of the pressure.
  • Open lid and stir in beer (if you have saved one cup from prior batch, add that in now too).
  • Select Sauté/Browning on your Pressure Cooker and allow broth to come to a low simmer.
  • Once liquid is simmering, add butter and mix through.
  • Add shrimp (keep tails on for more flavor) and mix through.
  • Once the shrimp are no longer transparent, they are ready to serve.
  • Ladle shrimp and broth into bowls and serve with plenty of sliced crusty bread, for soaking up the delicious broth.

Notes

Serve with a fresh and hot Country Sourdough Batard or French Bread.
If this is the first time making this recipe, pour a cup of liquid into a freezer safe container and freeze. The next time you make Killer Shrimp, add the reserved liquid into the Instant Pot prior to adding butter. This will intensify the flavor and make each future batch better and better.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Killer Shrimp [Copycat Recipe]
Amount Per Serving
Calories 272 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 316mg105%
Sodium 1126mg49%
Potassium 390mg11%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 28g56%
Vitamin A 609IU12%
Vitamin C 8mg10%
Calcium 201mg20%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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