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Instant Pot Shrimp Broth

Instant Pot Shrimp Broth

Emmy
Don't throw out those shrimp shells! Use them to make a rich shrimp broth in the Instant Pot for use in jambalaya, étouffeé, or seafood soup. Shrimp broth can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Additional Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Soup
Servings 6
Calories 19 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups shrimp shells from 2 pounds of shrimp
  • 10 baby carrots
  • 1 medium onion halved and root end removed
  • 1 stalk celery cut into thirds
  • 2 cloves garlic halved
  • 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 5 cups water

Instructions
 

  • Combine shrimp shells, carrots, onion, celery, garlic, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Pour in water, then close and lock the lid. Select Manual according to manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 60 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Pour liquid through a strainer and discard all solids.