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4.5 from 63 votes

Instant Pot Tandoori Salmon

Tender, flaky salmon coated in warm tandoori spice is our go-to recipe on a busy weeknight as well as for weekend gatherings with friends and family.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Calories: 280 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 1½ pounds salmon boneless fillets, about 1 inch thick
  • 1 tablespoon ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon garlic pressed
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • ½ to 1 tablespoon red chili powder Kashmiri or any mild variety
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

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  1. Wash and pat dry salmon with a paper towel and cut into 5 to 6 pieces.
  2. In a medium bowl mix ginger, garlic, garam masala, red chili powder, turmeric, lemon juice, oil, and salt. Spread the marinade evenly on the salmon. Arrange the salmon pieces on the steamer basket with the skin side down.
  3. Add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot insert. Place the steamer basket inside the Instant Pot.
  4. Close the Instant Pot lid with pressure release to sealing. Select the Pressure Cook/Manual Setting and adjust the cooking time to 3 mins high pressure. Quick release and open the Instant Pot. Enjoy hot with a squeeze of fresh lemon and thinly sliced red onions.

Notes

  • Notes:
  • Oven Recipe:
  • https://ministryofcurry.com/tandoori-salmon/
  • Always quick release when cooking fish in the Instant Pot to avoid overcooking. 
  • This recipe makes well-done salmon, if you like it medium-rare or medium, pressure cook it for just 1 to 2 minutes. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 280kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 93mg (31%) Sodium 656mg (27%) Potassium 833mg (24%) Vitamin A 70IU (1%) Vitamin C 2.1mg (2%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 1.5mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 280

% Daily Value*

Calories 280kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 93mg 31%
Sodium 656mg 27%
Potassium 833mg 18%
Vitamin A 70IU 1%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 2%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1.5mg 8%

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