Wild Alaskan Pacific Cod

Instant Pot Cod Stew New England Style

Hearty, creamy chowder-style stew in under 30 minutes

This Instant Pot cod stew brings the comforting flavors of a New England fish house to your kitchen in a fraction of the time. Wild Alaskan Pacific cod breaks into tender, flaky chunks in a creamy broth loaded with potatoes, corn, and celery. The pressure cooker melds all the flavors together beautifully while keeping the cod perfectly moist. Serve with oyster crackers or crusty sourdough for the ultimate comfort meal.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs wild Alaskan Pacific cod, cut into 2-inch chunks
• 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 celery stalks, diced
• 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 3 cups seafood or chicken stock
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Fresh dill and oyster crackers for serving

Instructions

1. Sauté the bacon: Set the Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Cook chopped bacon until crispy (about 4 minutes). Remove half for garnish, leave the rest with rendered fat.
2. Build the base: Add onion and celery to the pot. Sauté for 3 minutes until softened. Add potatoes, corn, stock, bay leaves, and Old Bay. Stir well.
3. Pressure cook the base: Lock the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on High Pressure for 5 minutes. Allow a quick release.
4. Add the cod: Remove the lid, switch to Sauté mode. Gently stir in the cod chunks and heavy cream. Simmer for 4-5 minutes until the cod is opaque and flakes easily.
5. Season: Remove bay leaves. Taste and adjust with salt, pepper, and additional Old Bay as needed.
6. Serve: Ladle into bowls, top with reserved crispy bacon, fresh dill, and a side of oyster crackers.