Instant Pot Fresh Steamed Oysters with Spicy Butter

Steaming oysters in an Instant Pot makes the shells easy to open and yields a perfectly tender texture.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 102 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 2

Meanwhile, stir hot sauce and parsley into melted butter until well combined.

Step 3

Release pressure using quick release according to manufacturer's directions, 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 4

Carefully open oysters using a spoon; set on a serving plate. Spoon butter over top.