These simply delicious Instant Pot salmon recipes show how to make tender, flaky salmon in minutes using your electric pressure cooker. Say goodbye to dry, bland fish. Low-carb and keto-friendly options are noted in the descriptions.
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Yes—you can cook salmon in the Instant Pot. As multi-cookers have become household staples, creative recipes for them have multiplied. Modern pressure cookers do much more than the old stovetop models: they brown, sauté, steam, slow cook and hold low temperatures. With precise pressure and temperature control plus timed cooking, these appliances can handle delicate foods like salmon with excellent results.
A good Instant Pot or equivalent multi-cooker gives you the flexibility to prepare salmon from fresh or frozen, and to finish it with sauces, herbs, or Asian-inspired glazes. Below are 10 standout Instant Pot salmon recipes that demonstrate this versatility and make weeknight cooking simple and flavorful.
These 10 Instant Pot salmon recipes showcase the versatility of today’s pressure cookers.
What you’ll need to get started:
Equipment:
Instant Pot or a comparable pressure cooker/multi-cooker with steam function
Steamer basket, steamer rack, or trivet for elevating the fish above the liquid
Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Salmon (from frozen!)
Frozen salmon flavored with lemon, garlic and herbs cooks to a tender finish in the pressure cooker—an ideal hands-off solution for busy nights.
Instant Pot Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce
This version pairs perfectly cooked salmon with a bright lemon-dill sauce and comes together in under 15 minutes—great served over greens or cauliflower rice for a low-carb meal.
Instant Pot Salmon With Chili-Lime Sauce
A quick 5-minute pressure cook yields flaky salmon that’s excellent with a tangy chili-lime sauce. For low-carb diets, substitute a sugar-free sweetener for honey.
Pressure Cooker Teriyaki Salmon
Marinated with Asian flavors and finished with a sweet-salty teriyaki glaze. To make it lower carb, use a low-carb brown sugar substitute and reduce the sauce, serving with cauliflower rice.
Pressure Cooker Salmon with Orange Ginger Sauce
Low-sugar marmalade adds body and a subtle orange note to an Asian-inspired sauce—an easy, flavorful pressure-cooker salmon option.
Pressure Cooker Salmon with Creamy Herb Parmesan Sauce
This one-pot recipe cooks both the salmon and a creamy herb-Parmesan sauce in the Instant Pot, making it an easy, elegant dinner.
Instant Pot Spicy Garlic Salmon and Asparagus
Seasoned salmon and asparagus cook together in foil packets so flavors concentrate without getting watered down. For low-carb versions, use sugar-free maple or skip added sweeteners.
Instant Pot Lemon Pepper Salmon
Light lemon and fresh herb flavors make this a speedy, delicate salmon dish—serve with sautéed julienne vegetables for a complete low-carb meal.
Vietnamese Inspired Instant Pot Salmon (with oven method too!)
Perfectly cooked salmon paired with a sweet, tangy Vietnamese-style sauce. Swap in a brown sugar alternative and serve with cauliflower rice for a low-carb plate.
Instant Pot Tandoori Salmon
This recipe uses warm tandoori spices for a bold flavor—fast enough for weeknights yet impressive enough for guests.
You might also enjoy this rich Salmon with Vodka Sauce recipe.
Salmon with Vodka Sauce