Lemon Zest Salmon
I never would have considered cooking salmon in a pressure cooker before I tried it. The result was a super moist poached type salmon that can be made in a hurry.
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Modern
Difficulty
Easy
Browse Category
Fish & Seafood
Duration
15-30 min
Diet
Carb Free
,
High Fibre
,
Keto
,
Low Carb
,
Low Fat
,
Low Sodium
Cooking Technique
Pressure Cook
Main Ingredient
Lemon
,
Salmon
Servings
Prep Time
3
servings
5
minutes
Cook Time
5
minutes
Servings
Prep Time
3
servings
5
minutes
Cook Time
5
minutes
Ingredients
8
ounces
salmon fillet
1/2
lemon
squeezed and zested
2
Tbsp
brown sugar
1
Tbsp
real butter
Sea salt and pepper
to taste
1/2
cup
Water
Instructions
Fold a piece of foil up that will fit in the Instant Pot. Place the salmon fillet skin side down in the foil.
Add all of the ingredients except the water on top of the salmon fillet.
Pour the water in the Instant Pot and hit the sauté button. Let the water boil and hit the clear button.
Place the foil with the salmon on the trivet and lower it into the pot. Close the lid and hit manual, pressure, high, and set the time for 5 minutes.
When the time is finished, release the pressure manually. Remove the foil, drizzle the juices back over the top, and serve.