Ingredients for - Instant Pot Seafood Chowder

1. Bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces 4 slices
2. Garlic, minced 5 cloves
3. Onion, diced 1 medium
4. Celery, thinly sliced 3 stalks
5. Carrot, diced 1 medium
6. Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed 4 medium
7. Whole kernel corn 1 (14 ounce) can
8. Vegetable broth 2 cups
9. Haddock fillets 6 (4 ounce)
10. Uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 cup
11. Sea scallops 1 cup
12. Chopped fresh thyme 1 tablespoon
13. Red pepper flakes, or to taste 1 pinch
14. Ground black pepper to taste 1 pinch
15. Cornstarch 2 tablespoons
16. Water 2 tablespoons
17. Milk 1 cup

How to cook deliciously - Instant Pot Seafood Chowder

1 . Stage

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Add bacon and brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook and stir for 30 seconds. Add onion, followed by celery and carrot. Cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes. Turn off Saute function.

2 . Stage

Layer potatoes, then corn, on top of vegetable mixture. Pour in vegetable broth. Lay haddock on top, followed by shrimp and scallops.

3 . Stage

Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

4 . Stage

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, for 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

5 . Stage

Turn the Saute feature on and stir to break up the fish. Add thyme, red pepper flakes, and ground pepper. Mix cornstarch and water together in a measuring cup; stir into chowder and cook until thickened. Stir in milk and serve.