Instant Pot Salmon {Fresh or Frozen}

Name: Instant Pot Salmon {Fresh or Frozen}
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 fillets
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 4 5-to 6-ounce skin-on center-cut salmon fillets, fresh or frozen, 3/4 to 1-inch thick*; if frozen, no need to thaw; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper; ¼ teaspoon dried herbs of choice:; 4 Thin lemon slices

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
4 fillets
Calories
242 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Instant Pot Salmon {Fresh or Frozen}

Iris Warren

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Instant Pot salmon is healthy, flaky, moist, and cooks FAST. You can use fresh salmon fillets or pressure cook directly from frozen!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 cup water
4 5-to 6-ounce skin-on center-cut salmon fillets, fresh or frozen, 3/4 to 1-inch thick*; if frozen, no need to thaw
½ teaspoon kosher salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon dried herbs of choice: dillweed, Italian seasoning, rosemary, or thyme (optional)
4 Thin lemon slices optional

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Instructions

Pour 1 cup water in the bottom of a 6-quart instant pot (if using an 8-quart pot, add 1 1/2 cups water). Place the trivet on top with the “feet” touching the bottom and the handles pointing up and resting on the sides of the pot.
Pat the salmon fillets dry on both sides. Arrange in a single layer on top of the trivet. Sprinkle with the salt, pepper, and herbs (if using). Lay 1 lemon slice on top of each fillet (if using).
Seal the Instant Pot. Cook on manual (high) pressure for 1 minute (for fresh fillets) or 4 minutes (for frozen). The pressure will build, then the cook time will start. Once the cook time finishes, immediately vent to release the pressure. When the pin drops, carefully open the Instant Pot lid.
Check the salmon for doneness—it should register 135 to 140 degrees F on an instant read thermometer inserted at the thickest part. If the salmon is 145 degrees F or more, use a trivet to carefully remove it from the Instant Pot and serve immediately; if it's between 135 and 140, let it sit in the pot, uncovered, for 5 minutes to come to temperature, then serve; if it’s less than 135 degrees F, recover the Instant Pot and let the salmon sit a few minutes more to continue cooking in the warm pot. Enjoy hot with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

*If your salmon fillets are smaller, set the Instant Pot cook time to 0 minutes; if larger, add 1 to 3 minutes to the cook time.
TO STORE: Refrigerate leftover Instant Pot salmon in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
TO REHEAT: Reheat salmon gently in a skillet over medium-low heat.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 15-oz fillet Calories 242kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 0.1g (0%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 94mg (31%) Potassium 835mg (24%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 0.01g (0%) Vitamin A 70IU (1%) Vitamin C 0.003mg (0%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4fillets

Amount Per Serving

Calories 242 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	15-oz fillet
Calories	242kcal	12%
Carbohydrates	0.1g	0%
Protein	34g	68%
Fat	11g	17%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Polyunsaturated Fat	4g	24%
Monounsaturated Fat	4g	20%
Cholesterol	94mg	31%
Potassium	835mg	18%
Fiber	0.1g	0%
Sugar	0.01g	0%
Vitamin A	70IU	1%
Vitamin C	0.003mg	0%
Calcium	25mg	3%
Iron	1mg	6%