Instant Pot Crab Bisque Recipes

CRAB BISQUE

Steps:

• Set the Instant Pot to Sauté. Add the butter, melting it gently.
• Pour in the bone broth, then mix in the cream cheese, celery, crab, Old Bay, cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt, bell peppers, whipping cream, onion, and tomatoes. Close the lid, set the pressure release to Sealing, and select Manual/Pressure Cook. Set the Instant Pot to 3 minutes on low pressure and let cook.
• When cooking is complete, perform a quick release by carefully switching the pressure valve to Venting. For a smoother soup, briefly use an immersion blender, until desired consistency is reached.
• Remove the bisque, serve, and enjoy!

PRESSURE-COOKER SHRIMP BISQUE

Steps:

• Toss shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl. In another small bowl, stir together cornstarch and 1/4 cup water until smooth.
• In a 6-to-8-quart pressure cooker, combine reserved shrimp shells, 3 cups water, wine, onion, celery, carrot, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
• Stovetop: Secure lid. Bring to high pressure over medium-high heat; reduce heat to maintain pressure and cook 8 minutes. Remove from heat and quickly release pressure, then remove lid.Electric: Secure lid. Manually set cooker to 10 minutes and let it come to pressure. Once time is complete, turn off and quickly release pressure, then remove lid.
• Strain liquid through a medium mesh sieve set over a large bowl, pressing on solids (discard solids). Return stock to cooker, add paprika and cream, and bring to a boil in stovetop cooker over medium heat, or in electric cooker set to saute. Whisk cornstarch-water mixture into soup to thicken slightly, 1 to 2 minutes. Add shrimp and cook, stirring, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper, then stir in dill and butter. Top with watercress and serve immediately with baguette.

CREAMY CRAB BISQUE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute celery, onion and green pepper in butter until tender. Add the next nine ingredients; mix well. Stir in crab; heat through. Discard the bay leaves. , Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.

INSTANT POT® SIMPLE STEAMED CRAB LEGS

Steps:

• Place a trivet in the multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and add water. Place crab legs on top of the trivet; you may need to let them thaw for a few minutes so they will fit.
• Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 3 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Using tongs, transfer crab legs to a serving dish. Squeeze lemon juice on top and serve with melted butter.

CORN AND CRAB BISQUE

Steps:

• Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in onion; cook until soft and translucent. Pour in chicken broth, and bring to a boil. Stir in garlic, bay leaves, cayenne pepper, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir corn into boiling broth. Simmer about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium low.
• Remove 1 cup of soup, and set aside to cool slightly. Then pour into a food processor. Pour in half-and-half. Puree for 30 to 45 seconds, and set aside.
• In a small bowl, stir together flour and milk. Slowly stir into simmering soup. Stirring constantly, simmer for 1 to 2 minutes. Then stir in pureed mixture.
• Reduce heat to low, stir in crab meat, and cook until warmed through, about 5 minutes.