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Pineapple Teriyaki Instant Pot Salmon

5 (2 ratings)
Created by Shinee D.
Servings 2 servings
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Pineapple teriyaki instant pot salmon is a surprisingly quick and easy weeknight dinner. Only 4 ingredients and 30 minutes from freezer to dinner table!

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 5oz frozen salmon fillets (about 1-inch thick) (Note 1)
  • 2-3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
  • ¼ cup chopped pineapple chunks fresh or canned

For serving:

Instructions
 

  • Drizzle a small cake pan with olive oil.
  • Place the salmon fillets in the pan.
  • Spread 1 tablespoon of teriyaki sauce on each fillet. And throw in the pineapple chunks.
  • Pour 1 cup of water into the Instant pot inner pot. Place a rack on the bottom and put the pan with salmon.
  • Close the lid and set the Instant Pot for 8 min on high with NPR. (It took about 6min for my IP to come to pressure, and about 10 minutes for natural pressure release.)
  • Carefully open the lid and check the internal temperature of the fish. It should be at least 145°F.
  • Using a silicone mitt, remove the pan with fish and rack.
  • Empty the inner pot and place it back into Instant Pot.
  • Hit “Cancel” and then “Saute” button.
  • Transfer the salmon onto a clean plate, cover with foil to keep warm.
  • Pour in all the liquid and pineapple chunks from pan with salmon into the inner pot in Instant Pot.
  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of teriyaki sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until nice and thick, about 3 minutes.
  • Pour the pineapple teriyaki sauce over the salmon fillets and serve with steamed rice.

Notes

This recipe has been tested in my favorite Instant Pot DUO 6qt.
Note 1: The cooking time is applicable for 1-inch thick salmon fillets. If your salmon is thinner than 1 inch, then feel free to reduce the cooking time by 1-2 minutes. For detailed recipe testing notes regarding cooking time and method, please read the post below. Opt for skinless fillet, since the skin will come out soggy and gross.

Nutrition

Calories: 399kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 765mgPotassium: 910mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 68IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only.