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Tender Instant Pot Summer Salmon with Fresh Summer Salsa

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A quick and easy recipe for tender, flaky salmon cooked in the Instant Pot, paired with a fresh, vibrant summer salsa bursting with flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (6 oz / 170 g each), skin-on or skinless, preferably wild-caught (fresh or thawed)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup water (120 ml) for the Instant Pot base
  • 1 lemon, sliced
  • 2 medium ripe tomatoes, diced (Roma or cherry tomatoes)
  • 1/2 cup fresh corn kernels (about 1 ear of corn)
  • 1 small cucumber, diced (peeled if waxy)
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Rub each fillet with olive oil, then season with garlic powder, smoked paprika (if using), salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine diced tomatoes, corn kernels, cucumber, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro. Squeeze in the lime juice and drizzle with olive oil. Stir gently to mix, then season with salt to taste. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  3. Pour 1/2 cup (120 ml) of water into the bottom of the Instant Pot. Place the trivet or steaming rack inside. Arrange lemon slices on the rack.
  4. Carefully set the seasoned salmon fillets on top of the lemon slices, spacing evenly. Close the lid and set the valve to ‘Sealing’.
  5. Select ‘Pressure Cook’ or ‘Manual’ on high pressure for 3 minutes. After cooking, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then switch the valve to ‘Venting’ to release remaining steam.
  6. Open the lid and check that the salmon flakes easily with a fork and is opaque throughout. If needed, cook for an additional 1-2 minutes under pressure.
  7. Plate the salmon fillets and spoon the fresh summer salsa generously over the top. Garnish with extra cilantro or lemon wedges if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Avoid overcooking the salmon to keep it tender and juicy. Use natural pressure release for 5 minutes to prevent the fish from moving inside the pot. Fresh herbs like basil or mint can be substituted for cilantro. Salsa flavors improve if allowed to rest before serving. Leftovers should be stored separately and reheated gently.

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