Print: Instant Pot Fresh Steamed Oysters with Spicy Butter

This steamed oysters recipe makes the shellfish easy to open up and tender without any rubbery texture. I've made baked, grilled, steamed oysters on the stovetop, and even air-fried oysters, but steaming in the Instant Pot is hands down the best method.

Prep

11 min

Cook

29 min

Servings

Difficulty

Medium

Ingredients

1 cup water
20 freshs oysters in shells , rinsed and scrubbed clean
2 teaspoons Mexican-style hot sauce , such as Valentina®
0.5 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
4 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted

Instructions

1 Pour water into a multifunctional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and set the trivet inside. Place oysters on the trivet. Close and lock the lid. Select the Steam function according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 2 minutes. Allow 15 minutes for pressure to build.
2 Meanwhile, stir hot sauce and parsley into melted butter until well combined.
3 Release pressure using quick release according to manufacturer's directions, 3 to 5 minutes.
4 Carefully open oysters using a spoon; set on a serving plate. Spoon butter over top.

Nutrition per serving

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