For a richer flavor, use dry white wine instead of chicken broth. Garnish with fresh parsley or a lemon wedge for an elegant touch. If you don't have an Instant Pot, you can steam the salmon on the stovetop or bake it in the oven.
Instant Pot® Salmon Piccata
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME15 mins
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TOTAL TIME35 mins
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SERVING2 People
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VIEWS18
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this vibrant and flavorful Salmon Piccata, effortlessly prepared in your Instant Pot. Tender, flaky salmon is bathed in a luscious lemon-caper sauce, creating a dish that's both elegant and incredibly easy to make.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate6 g
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Cholesterol122 mg
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Fiber0 g
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Protein32 g
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Saturated Fat12 g
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Sodium1103 mg
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Sugar1 g
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Fat26 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
2 mins
Prepare the Salmon: Place salmon fillets on a steamer rack and season generously with salt and pepper. (2 minutes)
02
Step
1 mins
Pressure Cook: Place the steamer rack with salmon inside the Instant Pot. Add water to the pot. Close and lock the lid, then select the 'Steam' setting and set the timer for 15 minutes. (1 minute)
03
Step
3 mins
Sauté Garlic: While the salmon steams, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until golden and fragrant. (2-3 minutes)
04
Step
5 mins
Prepare the Sauce: Pour chicken broth into the skillet, reserving 2 tablespoons. In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with the reserved broth to create a slurry. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the skillet with the chicken broth. Add heavy cream, lemon juice, and onion-herb seasoning. Stir well to combine. (3 minutes)
05
Step
15 mins
Natural Pressure Release: Allow the Instant Pot to release pressure naturally. (10-20 minutes)
06
Step
2 mins
Assemble and Serve: Carefully remove the salmon fillets from the Instant Pot and place them on individual serving plates. Spoon the luscious lemon-caper sauce generously over each fillet and sprinkle with capers. Serve immediately. (2 minutes)
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Maia Krajcik
Jun 12, 2025If you don't have heavy cream, you can use half-and-half, but the sauce will be a bit thinner.
Selina Frami
Jun 11, 2025I scaled this recipe up for 4 people and it worked perfectly.
Vladimir Senger
May 10, 2025Make sure you don't skip the natural pressure release. It makes the salmon more tender.
Joey Cummings
May 1, 2025I added a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a little heat.
Nora Padberg
Apr 26, 2025A little bit of lemon zest in the sauce really brightens the flavor.