Instant Pot Salmon with Garlic Potatoes and Greens
This Instant Pot Salmon with Garlic Potatoes and Greens is a nutritious one-pot meal. It features tender, lemon-infused salmon steamed perfectly over a bed of rustic garlic-butter smashed potatoes and fresh wilted greens.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 1/4 pounds small red-skinned potatoes, halved or quartered
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4 center-cut salmon fillets (5 to 6 ounces each)
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups packed mixed baby spinach and arugula
Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
1. Place the potatoes in the bottom of the Instant Pot with water, 2 tablespoons butter, salt, and pepper.
2. Place the steam rack over the potatoes.
3. Season salmon fillets with paprika, lemon zest, salt, and pepper, then place skin-side down on the rack.
4. Secure the lid and set the cooker to high pressure for 3 minutes.
5. When finished, perform a manual pressure release immediately.
6. Remove the salmon and rack; set the cooker to Sauté.
7. Add the garlic and remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the potatoes and cook until softened (1-2 minutes).
8. Smash the potatoes with a wooden spoon until chunky.
9. Turn off the heat, add the greens, and stir until wilted.
10. Serve the salmon over the potato and green mixture with lemon wedges.
Notes
Ensure potatoes are cut into uniform 1-inch pieces for even cooking.
Use a quick pressure release to prevent the salmon from becoming overcooked.
Arugula adds a nice peppery bite, but can be substituted with more spinach if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with potatoes
- Calories: 445
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg