Instant Pot Seafood Gumbo

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 pound frozen shrimp, thawed
• 1 pound frozen crab meat, thawed
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Heat the olive oil in the Instant Pot on the sauté setting.
2. Add the sausage and cook until browned.
3. Add the chicken and cook until no longer pink.
4. Stir in the bell peppers, onion, celery, and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes or until softened.
5. Add the diced tomatoes with green chiles, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, thyme, oregano, and bay leaf.
6. Bring to a boil, then secure the lid.
7. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
8. Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick-release the remaining pressure.
9. Stir in the shrimp and crab meat. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1/8th of the recipe):

• Calories: 400
• Fat: 20g
• Protein: 30g
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Fiber: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Rich and flavorful broth
• Tender and juicy seafood
• Hearty and satisfying
• Great for a crowd

User Comments:

• "This gumbo is absolutely delicious! It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night."
• "I love the combination of seafood and sausage in this gumbo. It's so flavorful and filling."
• "This is the best gumbo I've ever had! It's so easy to make and everyone loved it."
• "I'm not usually a fan of gumbo, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so good!"
• "I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood and creole cuisine."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be careful not to overcook the sausage or chicken, or they will become tough.
• If you don't have smoked sausage, you can use regular sausage or andouille sausage.
• You can adjust the spiciness of the gumbo by adding more or less cayenne pepper.
• Serve the gumbo with rice, crusty bread, or your favorite sides.