Prep Time::5 mins
Cook Time::5 mins
Additional Time::5 mins
Total Time::15 mins
Servings::2
Ingredients
1 cup cold water
¼ cup lemon juice
cooking spray
2 frozen salmon fillets
salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
Gather all ingredients.
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Pour cold water and lemon juice into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Place a steamer rack inside; coat with cooking spray.
Place frozen salmon fillets, skin-side down, on the prepared rack. Cover and close the vent.
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Cook on the Steam setting until fish flakes easily with a fork, 3 to 4 minutes. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
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Check salmon for desired doneness. Season with salt and pepper. Cover the pot to keep salmon warm until serving.
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Recipe Tips
You can add optional toppings — like pesto sauce, butter, seasoned salt, or sweet barbecue sauce — to season the salmon fillets.
The cook time is for 1-inch-thick fillets; add 1 to 3 more minutes for thicker fillets.