Instant Pot Salmon Foil Packets
Instant Pot Salmon Foil Packets are a convenient and delicious way to cook salmon. The salmon fillets are seasoned, wrapped in foil with vegetables, and pressure cooked in the Instant Pot, resulting in tender and flavorful salmon that’s ready in no time.
Allowed for Ideal Protein phases 1 to 3.
Serving size
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Foil
- 4 4 oz. Wild Salmon
- â…“ cup Parsley, Chopped
- â…“ cup Green Onion, Chopped
- ½ cup canned Diced Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic, Oregano,
- 1 Sliced Lemon, Optional
- 1 cup Water
Preparation
Step 1
Place a salmon fillet on each piece of foil.
Step 2
Sprinkle chopped parsley and green onion over the salmon fillets.
Step 3
Spread a generous amount of diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano on top of each salmon fillet.
Step 4
If desired, place a slice of lemon on each fillet for extra flavor.
Step 5
Carefully fold and seal each foil packet, ensuring it is tightly sealed to trap the steam.
Step 6
Pour water into the inner pot of your Instant Pot, then place the trivet inside.
Step 7
Arrange the foil packets on top of the trivet, making sure they are not stacked on top of each other.
Step 8
Close the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to the sealing position.
Step 9
Set the timer to 3-4 minutes for medium-rare to medium doneness, depending on the thickness of your salmon fillets, on the “Pressure Cook” or “Manual” mode.
Step 10
Once the cooking time is complete, allow for a natural pressure release for about 5 minutes, then carefully perform a quick release to release any remaining pressure.
Step 11
Open the Instant Pot lid and carefully remove the foil packets using tongs.
Step 12
Carefully open each foil packet, being cautious of the hot steam, and transfer the salmon fillets to serving plates. Enjoy!
