Butter Herb Instant Pot Salmon

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Ready in just 20 minutes with only 5 minutes prep.
• Works with both fresh and frozen salmon for convenience.
• Infused with garlic and fresh herbs for vibrant flavor.
• Moist, tender, and flaky salmon every time.
• Minimal cleanup thanks to Instant Pot cooking.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ lb salmon (fresh or frozen, fillets or whole piece)
• ¾ cup water
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 ½ teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
• ½ tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or ½ teaspoon dried dill)
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

(Tip: You’ll find the full list of ingredients and measurements in the recipe card below.)

Directions

1. Pour water into the Instant Pot and place the steam rack inside. Lightly spray the rack with cooking oil.
2. Place the salmon on the rack. Season with salt, pepper, garlic, and herbs. Cut butter into small pieces and spread evenly over the salmon.
3. Close the lid, lock, and set the valve to sealing. Pressure cook on manual setting for 5–6 minutes if using frozen salmon, or 3–4 minutes for fresh salmon.
4. When cooking finishes, perform a quick release to let out the pressure.
5. Remove salmon carefully and serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon if desired. Refrigerate leftovers for 3–4 days.

Servings and Timing

• Servings: 4
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 20 minutes

Notes

• You can use fresh or frozen salmon fillets with this recipe.
• For well-done salmon, cook frozen for 6 minutes instead of 5.

Nutrition (Per Serving)

• Calories: 320 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 1 g
• Protein: 34 g
• Fat: 19 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Cholesterol: 116 mg
• Sodium: 299 mg
• Potassium: 833 mg
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Vitamin A: 334 IU
• Calcium: 23 mg
• Iron: 1 mg

Conclusion

Butter Herb Instant Pot Salmon is a quick, flavorful, and healthy meal option that’s easy enough for any weeknight yet impressive enough for guests. The buttery herbs infuse the salmon perfectly while the Instant Pot keeps it moist and tender.

Butter Herb Instant Pot Salmon

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• Author: Chef Sara
• Total Time: 20 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings
• Diet: Low Fat

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Description

Butter Herb Instant Pot Salmon is a rich, buttery, and perfectly flaky salmon dish cooked quickly in the Instant Pot, infused with garlic and fresh herbs for vibrant flavor.

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Ingredients

1 ½ lb salmon (fresh or frozen, fillets or whole piece)

¾ cup water

3 tablespoons butter

2 garlic cloves, minced

½ teaspoon dried oregano

1 ½ teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)

½ tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or ½ teaspoon dried dill)

½ teaspoon black pepper

¼ teaspoon sea salt

Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

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Instructions

1. Pour water into Instant Pot and place steam rack inside. Lightly spray rack with cooking oil.
2. Place salmon on rack. Season with salt, pepper, garlic, and herbs. Cut butter into small pieces and spread evenly over salmon.
3. Close lid, lock, set valve to sealing. Pressure cook on manual for 5–6 minutes if frozen, or 3–4 minutes if fresh.
4. Perform quick release when cooking finishes.
5. Carefully remove salmon and serve with lemon wedges if desired. Refrigerate leftovers for 3–4 days.

Notes

Works with fresh or frozen salmon fillets.

For well-done salmon, cook frozen for 6 minutes instead of 5.

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Category: Main Dish
• Method: Instant Pot Pressure Cooking
• Cuisine: American

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 serving
• Calories: 320
• Sugar: 1g
• Sodium: 299mg
• Fat: 19g
• Saturated Fat: 7g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 1g
• Fiber: 1g
• Protein: 34g
• Cholesterol: 116mg