What about using low pressure or starting with hot water?

While testing this recipe, I did not find that using low pressure or starting with hot water made a noticeable difference in how the shrimp cooked. If the shrimp were cooking for a longer amount of time (not just zero minutes), using low pressure might make more of a difference.

What if the shrimp aren't cooked enough?

This is very unlikely to happen, but if it does just put the lid back on the Instant Pot and let the shrimp sit in the pot for a minute or two longer.

Can I use this recipe for frozen, cooked shrimp?

I don't recommend it. My experience is that frozen, cooked shrimp will overcook in a pressure cooker. This recipe works best with frozen RAW shrimp.

Should the shrimp be seasoned or salted?

Many brands of frozen shrimp are already salted. Check the ingredient list before sprinkling salt over the shrimp. If you want to season the shrimp, or add lemon, you can do so after they're cooked.

Does it matter how many frozen shrimp I cook in the Instant Pot?

Nope! You can use this recipe for six individual shrimp, or for a whole pound.

Do I have to use a steamer basket?

Yes. Cooking the shrimp directly in the water will boil the shrimp, not steam them, and the shrimp will be overcooked. The trivet that comes with the Instant Pot will work too, but it's hard to lift the cooked shrimp out of the pot. A steamer basket is a really good investment. Especially if you want to make Instant Pot broccoli , green beans or cubed sweet potatoes .

Should I use the "steam" button on my Instant Pot?

It's not necessary to use the Steam setting, which has pre-programmed steaming times. It's easier to just manually program the cooking time for shrimp.

What is the best way to reheat cooked shrimp?

There are several ways to reheat shrimp without drying it out. Read my recipe " How to Reheat Shrimp " to learn how.

How long does cooked shrimp stay fresh?

Cooked shrimp should be kept in the refrigerator and eaten within 2 to 3 days. If the shrimp has gone bad it will have a strong fishy odor.

How is shrimp sold and packaged?

Shrimp, especially frozen packaged shrimp, is labeled according to how many shrimp are in a pound. The smaller the size of the shrimp, the more of them will be in one pound. For example, if "36-45" is on the package, it means there will be about 36 to 45 shrimp in a pound. If "16-20" is on the package, it means the shrimp are larger and there will only be about 16 to 20 per pound.

Instant Pot Frozen Shrimp

Name: Instant Pot Frozen Shrimp
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Frozen raw shrimp, any amount

Instant Pot Frozen Shrimp

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Use your Instant Pot to steam frozen raw shrimp in minutes! Instant Pot frozen shrimp can be served as a quick appetizer or used in any recipe that calls for cooked shrimp.

Total Instant Pot Cooking Time: Up to 10 minutes to reach pressure + 0 minutes cooking time + quick release

Author: Jenny - Kitchen Skip
Prep Time: 10
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 2 to 4 servings
Category: Salmon and Seafood
Method: Instant Pot
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Frozen raw shrimp, any amount

This recipe was tested using medium shrimp that were peeled and deveined. Medium shrimp are labeled as "21-30" which means there are between 21 to 30 shrimp in each pound. You can also use this recipe for larger shrimp (31-40) or shrimp that have a peel on.

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Instructions

Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot.
Put the frozen shrimp in a steamer basket and set it over the water.
Secure the lid and program the Instant pot to cook for “0” minutes at high pressure.
A full pound of shrimp will take about 10 minutes to reach pressure.
When the Instant Pot reaches pressure, it will almost immediately start beeping to indicate that the cooking time is complete, since you programmed it to cook for zero minutes.
Immediately release the steam using an quick release.

Notes

This recipe works best with frozen, raw shrimp. Both frozen, cooked shrimp and defrosted, raw shrimp are likely to overcook, even when cooked for zero minutes.

This recipe was tested in a 6-quart Instant Pot.

I recommend either a silicone steamer basket or a large mesh steamer basket (the silicone basket is easier to clean).

To set the cooking time to "0" minutes, press the Manual button then press the minus “ - ” button to move the cooking time down to zero.

If the shrimp aren't cooked enough for your liking, just set the lid back on the Instant Pot and let the shrimp sit in the residual heat for a few minutes.

Find it online: https://www.kitchenskip.com/instant-pot-frozen-shrimp/