Instant Pot® Salmon Piccata

To make this quick and easy salmon piccata, steam the fillets in an Instant Pot® while reducing a creamy sauce flavored with special onion-herb seasoning.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 383 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon butter
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 1 cup chicken broth, divided
• 2 (5 ounce) salmon fillets
• 1 teaspoon onion-herb seasoning (such as Savory Spice® Capitol Hill)
• 0.5 cup water
• 0.25 cup heavy cream
• 1.5 teaspoons cornstarch

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place salmon on a steamer rack; season with salt and pepper. Place rack inside a multi-functional electric pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Fill liner with water. Close and lock the lid. Select Steam setting; cook for 15 minutes.

Step 2

Combine butter and garlic in a skillet over medium heat. Saute until garlic is golden and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in chicken broth; reserve 2 tablespoons. Mix cornstarch with the reserved broth and stir into the skillet. Add heavy cream, lemon juice, and onion-herb seasoning. Stir sauce to combine.

Step 3

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 20 minutes. Place each salmon fillet on a dinner plate. Spoon sauce on top and sprinkle with capers.