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Instant Pot Salmon

Learn how to make perfectly cooked Juicy Moist Instant Pot Salmon. Tender, flaky, succulent pressure cooker salmon with deliciously caramelized sweet-savory teriyaki sauce. Say no to dry rubbery Instant Pot Fish!

Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 657 kcal
Course: Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: Asian , Japanese

Ingredients

  • 2 (640g) salmon steaks (1 - 1.5 inch thick) or filets
  • 4 garlic cloves , crushed
  • 1 - 2 lice (5g) ginger
Teriyaki Sauce:
  • ¼ cup (60ml) Japanese soy sauce or regular soy sauce
  • ¼ cup (60ml) mirin (Japanese Sweet Cooking Rice Wine)
  • ¼ cup (60ml) Japanese cooking sake
  • ¼ teaspoon (1.25ml) sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons (28g) white sugar
Garnish:
  • Toasted sesame seed
  • 1 talk green onion , finely sliced
Thickener:
  • 2.5 tablespoons (22.5g) cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons (45ml) water

Instructions

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  1. Pressure Cook Salmon: Add 4 crushed garlic cloves and 1 - 2 slice (5g) ginger in Instant Pot. Layer 2 salmon steaks on the garlic cloves. To make teriyaki sauce, mix ¼ cup (60ml) Japanese soy sauce or regular soy sauce, ¼ cup (60ml) mirin, ¼ cup (60ml) Japanese cooking sake, ¼ tsp (1.25ml) sesame oil, and 2 tbsp (28g) white sugar together. Pour Teriyaki sauce on the salmon. Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 0 minute (zero minute) and Natural Release for 10 minutes. *Note: 0 (zero) minute is not a typo! Check internal temperature at its’ thickest part with an accurate food thermometer.*Pro Tips: The USFDA recommends cooking salmon to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C), but anything over 125°F (52°C) is fine for farmed Atlantic Salmon. If the salmon is below 125°F (52°C), place the lid back on and let the residual heat cook the salmon.
  2. Thicken Teriyaki Sauce: Carefully place cooked salmon on a serving plate. *Note: The salmon's internal temperature will continue to rise. Bring the teriyaki sauce back to a simmer by pressing the "Cancel" button, then "Saute" button. Mix 2.5 tbsp (22.5g) cornstarch with 3 tbsp (45ml) cold water in a small mixing bowl. Add the cornstarch mixture one third at a time to thicken the teriyaki sauce until desired thickness. *Pro Tip: You don't have to use all the cornstarch thickener. Use accordingly to your taste.
  3. Serve Instant Pot Salmon with Teriyaki Sauce: Drizzle teriyaki sauce on the Salmon steaks. *Optional: use a blowtorch to slightly caramelize the teriyaki sauce on the salmon. Garnish with sesame seeds and finely sliced green onion. Your delicious & beautiful Teriyaki Salmons are ready to serve. Enjoy!~ :)

Notes

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Nutrition Information

Calories 657kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 67g (134%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 176mg (59%) Sodium 1991mg (83%) Potassium 1653mg (47%) Sugar 19g (38%) Vitamin A 190IU (4%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 55mg (6%) Iron 3.3mg (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 657

% Daily Value*

Calories 657kcal 33%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 67g 134%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 176mg 59%
Sodium 1991mg 83%
Potassium 1653mg 35%
Sugar 19g 38%
Vitamin A 190IU 4%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 55mg 6%
Iron 3.3mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.