26 Easy Dinner Recipes
6. Instant Pot Salmon with Garlic Potatoes and Greens
Looking for a quick and healthy dinner that doesn’t sacrifice flavor? This Instant Pot salmon recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you need something nutritious without spending hours in the kitchen. Your Instant Pot does most of the work, making this meal both convenient and delicious.
This one-pot wonder combines flaky salmon fillets with garlicky potatoes and fresh greens. The ingredients cook together, allowing the flavors to blend beautifully. You’ll be amazed at how a few simple ingredients can create such a satisfying meal.
Cooking Times
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 5-8 minutes under pressure
Total time: around 20 minutes
Serving Size
- Serves 4 people
Ingredients
- 4 skin-on salmon fillets (5-6 ounces each)
- 1¼ pounds small red potatoes, halved or quartered
- 2-3 tablespoons butter
- 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup water
- Fresh greens (spinach or kale work well)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges for serving
Preparation
- Place potatoes in the Instant Pot with 1 cup water, 2 tablespoons butter, salt, and pepper.
- Position salmon fillets on top of the potatoes.
- Cook on high pressure for 3 minutes for fresh salmon (adjust for frozen).
- Quickly release the pressure when done.
- Add your greens and cover for 2 minutes to steam them.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges.
Nutritional Info
Each serving (1 salmon fillet with potatoes and greens, approx. 350g) provides about:
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Protein: 45 g
- Total Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Vitamins:
- Vitamin A: 1200 IU
- Vitamin C: 20 mg
- Vitamin D: 450 IU
- Vitamin B12: 5 mcg
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids: 2.5 g
