Pressure Cooker Frozen Salmon Fillets
Pressure Cooker Frozen Salmon Fillets deliver tender, flaky fish infused with gentle citrus and clean, briny notes from simple seasoning. Steaming under pressure keeps the salmon moist, making it perfect for a quick weeknight dinner with vegetables or rice. The bright lemon aroma elevates the natural richness of the fish without overpowering it.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Frozen Salmon Fillets, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 41 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 60
- Heart Health
- 32
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 2
Pour cold water and lemon juice into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot). Set a steamer rack inside and coat it with cooking spray.
- 3
Arrange the frozen salmon fillets, skin-side down, on the prepared rack. Close the lid and set the vent to the sealed position.
- 4
Use the Steam setting and cook until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 3 to 4 minutes. Carefully release the pressure using the quick-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes, then unlock and remove the lid.
- 5
Check the salmon for your preferred doneness. Season with salt and pepper. Cover the pot to keep the salmon warm until serving.
- Calories 255.22 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 38.06 g Good Source 76%
- Carbohydrate 6.98 g 3%
- Total Fat 7.62 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 1.5 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 91.8 mg High 31%
- Sodium 153.13 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 2.58 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 5.45 g --
- Added Sugars 4.97 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 17.72 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.77 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 656.31 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 24.99 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Frozen Salmon Fillets is made with 5 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cooking Spray, Lemon Juice, Salmon, and Salt & Pepper. Each serving provides about 255.22 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Frozen Salmon Fillets made of?
- The main ingredients are Cooking Spray, Lemon Juice, Salmon, Salt & Pepper, Water. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Frozen Salmon Fillets?
- About 10 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 255.22 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Frozen Salmon Fillets easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Frozen Salmon Fillets healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Frozen Salmon Fillets has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 255.22 calories and 38.06 g of protein, or 76% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 153.13 mg (7% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.5 g (8% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.97 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Fish, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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