Description
Quick and flavorful Instant Pot lemon garlic salmon made with minimal ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lb frozen salmon (4–5 fillets)
- 2 medium lemons (sliced, seeds removed)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp lemon pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup water (or broth)
- 2 tbsp butter (optional, sliced)
Instructions
- Pour cup of water with 1 sliced lemon and a few sprigs of fresh parsley (optional) into bottom of pot. Place trivet inside now.
- Put 4-5 frozen fillets on rack without overlapping pieces. Season tops with pinch of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and diced fresh parsley.
- Slice 2nd lemon and put 1 slice on top of each fillet, remove seeds before placing on top.
- If you want a buttery flavor cut a thin slice of butter and place underneath each lemon slice, optional step.
- Close lid and steam valve, set to high pressure for 5 minutes followed by a quick release.
- Remove and serve immediately for best results. (timing will vary slightly depending on thickness of fish and how “well done” you like your fish)
Notes
- To enhance flavor, add fresh herbs like parsley or dill.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg