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Instant Pot Salmon

Salmon fillets steamed over lemon and herbs on a trivet for 3 minutes under pressure, flaking easily and staying moist.

15 min total Serves 2 servings Easy
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Instant Pot Salmon

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How to Make Instant Pot Salmon

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  1. Pour the water into the Instant Pot. Add the lemon slices and dill sprigs and set the trivet on top.

  2. Season the salmon with the salt and pepper. Place the fillets skin side down on the trivet.

  3. Seal and cook on high pressure for 3 minutes. Release the pressure immediately.

  4. Lift the fillets onto plates with a fish slice. Spoon over the melted butter and scatter with the chopped dill.

  5. Serve with the lemon wedges.

Worth Knowing Before You Cook

Release the pressure at once to stop the cooking.

Adjust the time for thin or very thick fillets.

Use a fish slice to lift the fillets.

Keeping What's Left

Keeps for 2 days in the fridge and is good cold in salads.

What's in a Serving

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list with USDA FoodData Central figures (SR Legacy). A calculation, not a laboratory analysis: brands, cuts and how you measure change the real numbers. How the figures are worked out.

370Calories
31gProtein
3gCarbs
26gFat
1gFibre
1gSugar
670mgSodium

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