Flaky and light, this Instant Pot salmon recipe takes just minutes to make.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time5 minutesmins
Pressure Build And Release Time20 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2servings
Author: I Don't Have Time For That
Equipment
6 qt Instant Pot
Ingredients
2salmon fillets ¾" to 1" thick, 4-5 ounces each
1tablespoonbutter melted
salt and pepper to taste
¾cupwater
1lemon sliced
Instructions
Pat salmon dry with a paper towel. Brush with melted butter and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add ¾ cup water to the bottom of the Instant pot. Place trivet inside with the handles pointing up.
Place salmon directly on the trivet and cover with lemon slices.
Close the lid on the pressure cooker and turn the valve to sealing position.
Set to a manual high time for 3 minutes. When the cooking time has finished, release the pressure. Ensure salmon has reached 145℉.
Serve with additional lemon slices.
Notes
Ensure salmon has reached 145℉. If not up to temperature, let sit in warm Instant Pot to continue cooking. If it is still under temperature, cook for an additional minute on high, ensuring there is still water in the bottom of the pot.