Instant Pot Salmon
Did you know that you can make mouthwatering, flavorful salmon fillets right in your Instant Pot? This Instant Pot Salmon recipe requires minimal prep work but yields deliciously flaky, delicate results.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 267kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 lb. salmon fillet skin on (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cracked pepper
- ½ lemon thinly sliced (about 4 slices)
Instructions
- Pour water into the Instant Pot and then place the steamer rack into the Instant Pot, with the handles extended up.
- Place the salmon skin down on the rack.
- Drizzle the top of the salmon with the olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
- Arrange the lemon slices on top of the salmon.
- Close the lid on the Instant Pot and turn it until it locks into place.
- Set it to "Pressure Cook" and then set the timer to 4 minutes. Press "start".
- When the Instant Pot beeps that it's done, use the quick release button to release the steam.
- Remove the lid and let the salmon sit for 5 minutes before transferring it to a plate.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- You can use fresh or frozen salmon. Add 1 minute for frozen salmon.
- Add lemon pepper, teriyaki sauce or seasoning salt to switch up the flavor.
- You can use other fish types. Keep in mind that cook times may vary depending on the type and thickness of the fish fillet.
Make an easy, and delicious Lemon Shallots Caper Sauce
Ingredients:- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ of a shallot, diced. You can also use onion.
- 1 Clove fresh garlic, chopped
- 2 Teaspoons capers
- ½ of a lemon, juiced
- Salt and freshly chopped parsley to taste
- Lemon zest (optional) - for stronger lemon flavor
- Place butter in a skillet over medium low heat.
- Once melted add shallots and cook until translucent.
- Reduce heat to low and add garlic, capers and lemon juice. Add lemon zest if using. Cook for two minutes.
- Remove from heat and add salt and parsley.
- Pour over cooked salmon. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 4oz | Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 204mg