Instant Pot Salmon (Fresh or Frozen
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
161 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Instant Pot Salmon (Fresh or Frozen
Description
The method involves placing a cup of water in the Instant Pot and arranging a metal trivet over it. Salmon fillets are laid in a single layer on the trivet and seasoned with salt and black pepper. The pot is sealed, and salmon cooks on high pressure for 3 minutes for fresh fillets or 5 minutes for frozen ones, eliminating the need to thaw beforehand. A quick pressure release follows cooking.
This gentle steaming process under pressure results in tender, moist salmon with a delicate texture. The simplicity of seasoning and cooking preserves the fish's natural flavor and juiciness. Serving suggestions include pairing the fillets with sauces or side dishes of choice.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 pound salmon cut into 4 fillets, wild-caught, Alaskan
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Pour a cup of water into the Instant Pot and arrange the metal trivet on top. Place the salmon fillets into a single layer on the trivet and sprinkle them generously with salt and pepper.
- Secure the lid and turn the pressure release valve to sealing. Use the manual setting to cook on high pressure for 3 minutes. (If using frozen fish fillets, cook them on high pressure for 5 minutes instead. No need to thaw.)
- When the cooking cycle has completed, quickly turn the pressure release valve to venting to release the pressure. Serve the fish warm with your favorite sauce and side dish. (See the notes in my post above for cooking vegetables with the fish.)
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 161 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 161kcal | 8% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 53mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 555mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 45IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
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