Renee's Kitchen Quest

Hello, my foodie friends!

I’m so excited to share this Instant Pot Cajun Seafood Gumbo with you! This dish is packed with bold Cajun flavors, tender sea bass filets, juicy shrimp, and vibrant bell peppers—all coming together in one comforting, flavor-loaded pot. It’s the perfect one-pot meal to warm you up and spice up your cooler-weather dinner lineup. Get ready for a taste of Louisiana with every bite!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

• Big, Bold Cajun Flavors – A rich, savory broth infused with Cajun spices brings this dish to life.

• Quick & Easy in the Instant Pot – Traditional gumbo takes hours, but this version cuts down the time without sacrificing flavor.

• Seafood Lovers’ Dream – Fresh sea bass and shrimp make this dish a seafood sensation!

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 2 tbsp. olive oil

• 2 onion, chopped

• 2 red bell pepper, chopped

• 4 celery stalks, chopped

• 1 can (28 oz.) diced tomatoes

• 1.5 cups seafood or chicken broth

• 3 tbsp. Cajun seasoning

• 1 bay leaf

• ½ lb. sea bass filets, cut into chunks

• ½ lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 1 cup sliced okra (optional)

• 1 tbsp. hot sauce (adjust to taste)

• ½ cup sliced green onions

• ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

• Cooked white rice, for serving

How to Make Instant Pot Cajun Seafood Gumbo

1. Sauté the Aromatics: Set the Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Heat olive oil and add onion, bell peppers, and celery. Cook for 3-5 minutes.

2. Build the Base: Add diced tomatoes, broth, Cajun seasoning, and the bay leaf. Stir well to combine.

3. Pressure Cook: Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to Pressure Cook (Manual) on High for 10 minutes. Once done, allow a 5-minute natural release, then carefully quick-release any remaining pressure.

4. Add the Seafood: Switch the Instant Pot back to Sauté mode. Stir in the sea bass, shrimp, okra, and let simmer for 5-7 minutes until the seafood is cooked through.

5. Finish & Serve: Remove the bay leaf and stir in green onions and parsley. Serve hot over cooked white rice.

Instant Pot Cajun Seafood Gumbo

Renee

This dish is packed with bold Cajun flavors, tender sea bass filets, juicy shrimp, and vibrant bell peppers—all coming together in one comforting, flavor-loaded pot. It’s the perfect one-pot meal to warm you up.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Course Dinner

Cuisine seafood

Servings 6

Equipment

• Instant Pot

Ingredients

  

• 2 Cups Rice
• 24 Oz. Sea Bass
• 3 Tbsp. Cajun Seasoning
• 2 Yellow Onions Diced
• 2 Bell Peppers Diced
• 4 Celery Ribs Diced
• 28 Oz. Diced Tomatoes
• 1.4 Cup Tomato Paste
• 3 Bay Leaves
• 1.5 Cups Chicken Broth
• 2 Lb. Raw Shrimp
• Pepper to Taste

Instructions

 

• Cook rice according to package directions. I use chicken broth in a rice cooker.
• Add the Fish, Onions, Pepper, Celery & Cajun Seasoning to the instant pot.
• Sauté for 5 minutes, then press cancel.
• Add the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, bay leaves and stir well.
• Put the lid back on and set for 10 minutes, and release.
• Add the shrimp and set for 5 minutes
• Serve and enjoy.

Notes

If you do not want to cook rice on the side, you can always add the rice directly to the pot when you add the chicken broth and tomatoes. 

Final Thoughts: This Instant Pot Cajun Seafood Gumbo is the ultimate comfort food, bringing all the bold flavors of Louisiana straight to your table with minimal effort. Whether you’re a longtime gumbo fan or trying it for the first time, this dish will have you coming back for more!

What’s your favorite Cajun dish? Let me know in the comments!

Check out my last post if you missed it: https://reneeskitchenquest.com/enchilada-casserole/