This Instant Pot recipe for frozen salmon requires no thawing. The fillets stay warm and moist without overcooking.
Ingredients
- water: 1 cup (cold)
- lemon juice: 0.25 cup
- cooking spray:
- frozen salmon fillets: 2 piece
- salt and ground black pepper: (to taste)
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Stages of cooking
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Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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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.
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Place frozen salmon fillets, skin-side down, on the prepared rack. Cover and close the vent. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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Check salmon for desired doneness. Season with salt and pepper. Cover the pot to keep salmon warm until serving. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
