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Simple Salmon - (Makes 2 servings)

Ingredients:

2 salmon fillets

1 cup water

Salt & ground black pepper, to taste

1. Prepare the Instant Pot by adding the water to the pot and placing the steam rack in it.

2. Season the salmon with salt and black pepper.

3. Place the salmon fillets on the steam rack and secure the lid.

4. Press the STEAM button and set the cooking time for 10 minutes.

5. When the timer beeps, use a Natural Release for 10 minutes. Open the lid.

6. Serve with lemon wedges.

Salmon with Lemon Sauce - (Makes 2 to 4 servings)

Ingredients:

1 lb. salmon fillets

1/4 cup olive oil

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Salt & ground black pepper, to taste

1 tablespoon feta cheese, crumbled

1 cup water

2 slices lemon

2 sprigs fresh rosemary

1. In a bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, pepper, and cheese. Mix well.

2. Pour the water into the Instant Pot and set a steam rack in the pot.

3. Place the salmon on the steam rack.

4. Pour the mixture over the salmon fillets. Top with the lemon slices and rosemary.

5. Close and secure the lid. Select MANUAL and cook at High pressure for 5 minutes.

6. Once pressure cooking is complete, use a Quick Release. Unlock and carefully open the lid.

7. Serve the salmon with the sauce.

Tasty Shrimps - (Makes 4 to 6 servings)

Ingredients:

2 lbs. shrimp

2 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon garlic, minced

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/2 cup white wine

1/2 cup chicken stock

Salt & ground black pepper, to taste

1 tablespoon parsley, for garnish

1. Add the butter, garlic, and lemon juice to the Instant Pot.

2. Pour in the stock and wine, stir well.

3. Add the shrimp and season with salt and pepper, stir well again.

4. Close and secure the lid. Select MANUAL and cook at High pressure for 3 minutes.

5. When the timer beeps, use a Quick Release. Carefully open the lid.

6. Top with parsley and serve.

Shrimp Scampi - (Makes 2 to 4 servings)

Ingredients:

1 lb. shrimp, peeled & deveined

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 clove garlic, minced

1/3 cup tomato paste

10. oz. canned tomatoes, diced

1/3 cup water

1/4 teaspoon oregano, dried

1 tablespoon parsley finely chopped

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, to taste

1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

1. Preheat the Instant Pot by selecting SAUTE. Add and heat the oil.

2. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute.

3. Add the shrimp, tomato paste, tomatoes, water, oregano, parsley, salt and pepper, then stir.

4. Close and secure the lid. Select MANUAL and cook at High pressure for 3 minutes.

5. When the timer beeps, use a Quick Release. Carefully open the lid.

6. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve.

Shrimp Creole - (Makes 2 to 4 servings)

Ingredients:

1 lb. frozen jumbo shrimp, peeled & deveined

2 teaspoons olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 medium onion, chopped

2 stalks celery, diced

1 bell pepper, seeded & diced

1 tablespoon tomato paste

1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes

1 bay leaf

1 teaspoon thyme

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1. Preheat the Instant Pot by selecting SAUTE. Add and heat the oil.

2. Add the garlic, onion, celery, and bell pepper.

3. Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute more, stirring occasionally.

4. Add the shrimp, tomatoes , bay leaf, thyme, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper, then stir well. Close and lock the lid.

5. Press the CANCEL button to stop the SAUTE function.

6. Select MANUAL and cook at High pressure for 2 minutes.

7. When the timer beeps, use a Quick Release. Carefully open the lid.

8. Serve with cooked rice.

Oysters in the Shell - (Makes 6 servings)

Ingredients:

36 in-the-shell oysters

1 cup water

Salt & ground black pepper, to taste

6 tablespoons butter, melted

1. Clean the oysters well.

2. Add the water, oysters, salt and pepper to the Instant Pot.

3. Close and secure the lid. Select MANUAL and cook at High pressure for 3 minutes.

4. When the timer beeps, use a Quick Release. Carefully open the lid.

5. Serve with melted butter.

Tasty Crab Legs - (Makes 4 to 6 servings)

Ingredients:

4 lbs. king crab legs, broken in half

1 cup water

1/4 cup butter

3 lemon wedges

1. Pour the water into the Instant Pot and insert a steamer basket.

2. Place the crab legs in the basket.

3. Close and secure the lid. Select MANUAL and cook at High pressure for 3 minutes.

4. When the timer beeps, use a Quick Release. Carefully open the lid.

5. Transfer the legs to a serving bowl; add melted butter and lemon wedges and serve.

Lobster Tails - (Makes 4 servings)

Ingredients:

4 lobster tails, cut in half

1 cup water

1/2 cup white wine

1/2 cup butter, melted

1. Pour the water and wine into the Instant Pot and insert a steamer basket.

2. Place the lobster tails in the basket.

3. Close and secure the lid. Select MANUAL and cook at low pressure for 5 minutes.

4. Once cooking is complete, use a Natural Release for 10 minutes, then release any remaining pressure manually. Open the lid.

5. Transfer the legs to a serving bowl; add melted butter and serve.

Easy Scallops - (Makes 2 servings)

Ingredients:

1 lb. seas scallops, shells removed

1 cup water

1 tablespoon olive oil

3 tablespoons maple syrup

1/2 cup soy sauce

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1. Prepare the Instant Pot by adding the water to the pot and placing the steam rack in it.

2. In a 6 to 7-inch baking pan, put the scallops, olive oil, maple syrup, soy sauce, ginger, garlic powder and salt.

3. Place he pan on the steam rack.

4. Press the STEAM button and set the cooking time for 6 minutes.

5. When the timer beeps, use a Quick Release. Carefully open the lid.

Seafood Gumbo - (Makes 4 servings)

Ingredients:

12 oz. sea bass fillets, cut into 2-inch chunks

1 lb. medium to large raw shrimp, deveined

Salt & ground black pepper, to taste

1 1/2 tablespoons Cajun or Creole seasoning

1 1/2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter) or avocado oil

1 yellow onion, diced

2 celery ribs, diced

3/4 cups bone broth

14 oz. can tomatoes, diced

1/8 cup tomato paste

2 bay leaves

1 bell pepper, diced

1. Rub all sides of the fillets with salt, pepper, and half of the Cajun or Creole seasoning.

2. Preheat the Instant Pot by selecting SAUTE. Add and heat the oil or melt the ghee.

3. Add the fish to the pot and cook for 2 minutes per side.

4. Remove the Fillets from the pot. Add the remaining Cajun or Creole seasoning, onions, and celery. Saute for 2 minutes until fragrant.

5. Add the broth, tomatoes, tomato paste, bay leaves, bell pepper, shrimp and cooked fish.

6. Press the CANCEL button to reset the cooking program, then press MANUAL and cook at HIGH pressure for 5 minutes.

7. Once cooking is complete, use a Quick Release. Unlock and open the lid carefully then serve.

Mussels in White Wine - (Makes 4 servings)

Ingredients:

3 lbs. mussels, cleaned & de-bearded

6 tablespoons butter

4 shallots, chopped

1 cup white wine

1 1/2 cups chicken stock

1. Add the butter to the Instant Pot and select SAUTE.

2. Once the butter has melted, add the shallots and sauté for 2 minutes.

3. Pour in the wine, stir and cook for another minute.

4. Add the stock and mussels, stir well. Close and secure the lid.

5. Press the CANCEL button to stop the SAUTE function, then press MANUAL and cook at HIGH pressure for 3 minutes.

6. Once cooking is complete, use a Quick Release. Unlock and carefully open the lid.

7. Remove unopened mussels and serve.