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The Easiest, Zestiest Salmon Youll Ever Make! – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

The Easiest, Zestiest Salmon You'll Ever Make!

In just 10 minutes, you can have perfectly flaky, moist salmon infused with a vibrant kick of fresh chili and bright lemon. This low-carb, high-protein Instant Pot recipe is a powerhouse that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 9 minutes
Servings: 4 serving
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large Lemon, half sliced thin, half juiced
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) chopped fresh Red Chili, like Fresno or jalapeño
  • ¼ tsp Sea Salt
  • ¼ tsp freshly ground Black Pepper
  • 4 Salmon Fillets, about 6 oz / 170g each
  • 1 ½ cups / 350 ml (11.8 fl oz) Water
  • For a milder spice, remove the seeds from your chili peppers before chopping. For a bigger kick, use a spicier pepper like a serrano.
  • The cook time is for fillets about 1-inch thick. If your salmon is significantly thinner, reduce the cook time to 3 minutes to avoid overcooking.

Method
 

  1. Directions
  2. Pour the water into the inner pot of your Instant Pot and place the trivet or steam rack inside.
  3. Arrange the salmon fillets on the rack, trying not to overlap them.
  4. Sprinkle the fillets evenly with salt and pepper, then drizzle with the fresh lemon juice.
  5. Top each fillet with the chopped chili peppers and then arrange the lemon slices on top.
  6. Close and lock the lid.
  7. Set the steam release valve to the 'Sealing' position and select the 'Pressure Cook' (or 'Manual') function.
  8. Adjust the time to cook on HIGH pressure for 4 minutes.
  9. When the timer beeps, carefully perform a quick pressure release by moving the steam valve to 'Venting'.
  10. Once the pin drops, open the lid. Gently remove the salmon and serve immediately.
  11. Enjoy!
  12. Don't skip the trivet!
  13. Cooking the salmon on the rack above the water steams it perfectly, preventing it from becoming waterlogged and preserving its delicate, flaky texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 25gFat: 8g

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