Instant Pot Steamed Oysters
Not only do they cook quickly, but the consistent steam gives the oysters that perfect tenderness without overcooking.
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Servings: 0
Calories: 1kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 dozen fresh oysters shells scrubbed clean
- 1 cup water
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Optional: hot sauce melted butter, or garlic butter for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare the Instant Pot: Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot and place a trivet or steamer basket inside.
- Place the Oysters: Arrange the oysters on the trivet in a single layer if possible. If you have more, you can carefully stack them.
- Pressure Cook: Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to Manual or Pressure Cook on High for 2-3 minutes. This should steam the oysters until they open slightly.
- Release Pressure: Once the time is up, carefully do a quick pressure release. Open the lid and check the oysters; they should have opened up. If they haven't, cook them for another minute.
- Serve: Use an oyster shucker to fully open the shells if needed, then serve with lemon wedges, hot sauce, or melted butter.
Nutrition
Calories: 1kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.04g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.02g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 2mg | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.1mg