Instant Pot® Fresh Steamed Oysters with Spicy Butter

I have baked, grilled, steamed on the stovetop, and even air fried oysters, but steaming in the Instant Pot® is hands down the best method. They are easy to open up and tender without any rubbery texture whatsoever.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 97 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• ½ teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 20 fresh oysters in shells, rinsed and scrubbed clean
• 2 teaspoons Mexican-style hot sauce (such as Valentina®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pour water into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and set trivet inside. Place oysters on the trivet. Close and lock the lid. Select Steam function according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 2 minutes. Allow 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

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