Honey Balsamic Instant Pot Salmon
Yes, it’s true… the Instant Pot puts out some a-ma-zing dishes – stick-to-your-ribs-ribs, creamy mac and cheese, and even the ever-popular chocolate lava cake (don’t get me started on how fantastic that one is!). All of these are great examples of fabulous comfort food. But believe it or not, it really is possible to get healthy, delicious, on the lighter side of things food, as well. This Honey Balsamic Instant Pot Salmon is a perfect example!
(Exciting news!! My Instant Pot Authorized Cookbook is now available on Amazon! Check it out here!)
When we’re out camping, I always try to make a variety of meals that will please everyone – a little rich and hearty, a little sweet and tasty, and even a little light and healthy. It’s all about the balance. (Yes, we do also manage to balance beer and wine and cocktails also… 😉 )
And the Instant Pot has made finding this balance oh so easy! My go-to for healthy is this Instant Pot Salmon. It most definitely fits my RV and camping cooking motto – Keep it Tasty. Keep it Simple. Keep it Easy to Clean. The whole meal comes together in less than 10 minutes and there’s virtually no cleanup!
Check it out on The Spicy Apron Cooking Show on YouTube!
How to Make Honey Balsamic Instant Pot Salmon
Blend equal amounts of honey and balsamic vinegar and brush onto salmon filets. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place trivet into Instant Pot inner pot and add 1 cup water to the pot. Place salmon filets skin side down on top of trivet. Secure lid, turn valve to sealing, and pressure cook on high for 3 minutes. Release pressure and remove with a spatula. Drizzle with additional honey balsamic mixture and enjoy!
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If you're really lucky, then you're RVing in Alaska and catching your own salmon! What a dream!!
Just prep salmon filets as you normally would, then pop them in your Instant Pot! (And send me a picture of your beautiful Alaskan adventures!) If you're like the rest of us, any salmon filet will work, but of course wild is always the best. It's just tough to find sometimes.
Serve this with a little rice and some of these Brussels sprouts and you'll actually look forward to "healthy night" from the Instant Pot. Who knows?? This Honey Balsamic Instant Pot Salmon may become a family favorite!
Looking for more Instant Pot recipes? Check these out!
Instant Pot Lava Cake ('cause we all need dessert every now and again, don't we?)
Looking to get an Instant Pot? Here's where:
Instant Pot Mini
Instant Pot 6 Quart
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Honey Balsamic Instant Pot Salmon
Ingredients
- Two 5 ounce Salmon Filets
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- 1 cup Water, for under the trivet
Instructions
- Sprinkle salt and pepper on salmon filets. In a small bowl, mix together honey and balsamic vinegar. Brush on top of salmon filets.
- Place trivet into Instant Pot inner pot and add water. Put salmon filets, skin side down, on top of trivet. Secure lid, ensuring lid is turned toward sealing, then select pressure cook (or manual) button. Set timer to 3 minutes. It will take a few minutes for the pressure to build and for the timer to begin counting down.
- Turn valve toward venting when timer has counted down to zero. Carefully remove the lid when all the pressure has released. Remove salmon filets with a spatula. Place on plate with parsley for garnish. Brush with additional honey balsamic mixture if desired.
How much time should I add if the fillets are frozen?
You could actually probably get away without adding time since the fillets are so delicate. But you’d be safe adding 1 minute.
I have a metal trivet but also have a sling/trivet. Would it be possible to use the sling/trivet rather than the metal one. It is so much easier when removing food from the IP.
Yes! Absolutely!
What if my salmon is frozen?
I would add 1 minute with frozen. Although, it actually would be just fine using the same time (maybe even a bit more tender).
Is the amount of salmon on the Honey Balsamic Instant Pot recipe 25 oz or 2 lb 5 oz? It can’t possibly be 2.5 oz. I want to make this for my husband and I.
The other question I have is about your up coming book. I could not see where to click on the site to get more information.
Is it possible to make barbecue fish in the Instant pot?
Thank you
Hi Elizabeth. Thanks for reaching out with this question. It is two 5 oz filets. Obviously, the way it was written (using only numbers) was confusing, so I just changed it. Thanks for pointing it out. Also, my book is out now! Here’s the link if you want to check it out. https://amzn.to/2M8rXHm Thanks again! Heather
This is great! I usually roast salmon at a lower heat/longer time, using the Instant Pot gets similar results in a fraction of the time! Good flavoring with the honey-balsamic mixture.
Thanks Kim! I’m glad you like it!