I love seafood and this Instant Pot Salmon Teriyaki really takes the cake! If you are a fan of fish, you're going to love how easy and delicious this entree is. Cooked perfectly with soy sauce and brown sugar, this sweet and savory dish is sure to delight the entire family.
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Why This Recipe Works
- Simple Ingredients: The great thing about cooking salmon by using this recipe is you can easily find the ingredients at your local grocery store.
- Super easy: Cook fish using your Instant Pot for easy meal preparation. This recipe ensures tender, juicy, and delicious results.
This recipe will go great with Middle Eastern Potatoes or some Air Fryer Potato Wedges.
📋 Ingredients
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Salmon fillets: The star of the dish, salmon provides a rich, buttery flavor and a tender, flaky texture.
- Soy Sauce: Imparts a deep umami flavor and a salty kick.
- Brown Sugar: Balances the salty soy sauce with a touch of sweetness, while also contributing to the glaze's glossy finish.
- Ginger: Adds a spicy, aromatic note that complements the sweetness of the teriyaki sauce.
- Oil: Used to sauté the ingredients, helping to meld their flavors together.
- Cornstarch: Thickens the teriyaki sauce, allowing it to cling to the salmon and infuse it with flavor.
- Seasoning: Minced garlic adds a savory depth, pepper brings a hint of heat, sesame seeds provide a nutty crunch, and green onions contribute a fresh, oniony bite.
🔪How To Cook Instant Pot Salmon Teriyaki
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, mix your soy sauce, water, brown sugar, oil, garlic, and ginger paste. Set to the side.
- Step 2: Place your salmon fillets on a sheet of aluminum foil, folding up the sides to create a bowl shape. Then, pour ⅓ of the sauce mixture over the salmon fillets. Set aside.
- Step 3: Take another sheet of aluminum foil and cover the top of the salmon, pinching the foil together to seal it. Then, add 1 ½ cups of water to the inner pot, place the trivet inside, and place your salmon on the trivet. Close the lid and pressure cook for 4 minutes. Once cooked allow the pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes. Then, do a manual release.
- Step 4: Remove the salmon from the inner pot. Mix together the corn starch and water in a small bowl. Add the cornstarch mixture and the remaining soy sauce mixture into the Instant Pot. Mix well and saute until the sauce reaches your desired consistency. Finally, pour the sauce over your cooked salmon. Top with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve and Enjoy!
🔀 Substitutions & Variations
- Fish Alternatives: If salmon isn't available, try using tuna steak, cod, or halibut. These alternatives work well with teriyaki flavors and adapt nicely to Instant Pot cooking.
- Marinade Modifications: Create your own teriyaki-style marinade by combining soy sauce, ginger, garlic, a sweetener like honey or brown sugar, and a splash of rice vinegar. Adjust the ratios to suit your taste or experiment with adding a hint of sesame oil for extra depth.
- Serving & Garnish Variations: Pair your salmon with different sides such as steamed rice, quinoa, or stir-fried vegetables. Enhance the dish by garnishing with toasted sesame seeds, sliced green onions, or even a drizzle of sriracha for a touch of heat.
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- Salmon: For salmon teriyaki, select sockeye salmon for its firm texture and rich flavor, ensuring it's sustainably sourced to enhance your dish's quality.
- Teriyaki Sauce: Homemade teriyaki sauce allows for the customization of sweetness and saltiness, enhancing the dish's flavor profile.
Optional Flavor Boost
- Lemon Slices/ Lemon Juice: Add a fresh, citrusy boost to your Instant Pot Salmon Teriyaki. It's best used as a finishing touch, added just before serving to preserve its fresh aroma and taste.
💭 FAQs
Best Way to Store Salmon Teriyaki
Place the airtight container of leftover salmon teriyaki in the refrigerator. It should be consumed within 3 days for the best quality and safety.
If you wish to store the Salmon Teriyaki for a longer period, wrap it tightly in a freezer-safe wrap or place it in a freezer bag. It can be frozen for up to 2 months.
Can I Use Frozen Salmon For This Recipe?
Yes, you can use both fresh or frozen fillets for the Instant Pot Salmon Teriyaki recipe, ensuring a versatile approach to cooking with either fresh or frozen salmon filets.
For frozen fish fillets, simply adjust the cooking time as needed for a perfectly flaky result.
Serving Suggestions
These are my favorite dishes to serve with Salmon Teriyaki:
- Instant Pot Gourmet Carrots: Enjoy tender and flavorful carrots, perfectly cooked in the Instant Pot, as a vibrant and nutritious side to complement your teriyaki salmon.
- Instant Pot Brussel Sprouts: Indulge in crispy yet tender Brussels sprouts cooked to perfection in the Instant Pot, providing a delightful contrast to the sweetness of teriyaki salmon.
- Instant Pot White Rice: Serve fluffy white rice made effortlessly in the Instant Pot, creating a simple and comforting base for your savory teriyaki salmon dish.
- Hibachi Fried Rice: Delight in fragrant and savory hibachi fried rice, packed with vegetables and savory flavors, as the perfect accompaniment to your teriyaki salmon.
- Sheet Pan Vegetables: Revel in a medley of colorful and roasted vegetables, prepared on a sheet pan for easy cleanup, offering a hearty and wholesome side to complement your teriyaki salmon entrée.
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Instant Pot Salmon Teriyaki
These Instant Pot Salmon Teriyaki fillets are a delicious and easy way to enjoy a flavorful meal in no time! The salmon is cooked to perfection with a sweet and savory teriyaki glaze, making it tender and full of flavor. Serve with rice and veggies for a quick, healthy dinner the whole family will love!
Ingredients
- ½ cup Soy Sauce
- ½ cup Water
- 2 tablespoon Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Oil vegetable or canola
- 1 tablespoon Garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Ginger paste
- 16 oz Salmon cut into 5 fillets
- 2 teaspoon Cornstarch
- Black Pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Seed
- 4 Green Onions
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix your soy sauce, water, brown sugar, oil, garlic, and ginger paste. Set to the side.
- Place your salmon fillets on a sheet of aluminum foil, folding up the sides to create a bowl shape. Then, pour ⅓ of the sauce mixture over the salmon fillets. Set aside.
- Take another sheet of aluminum foil and cover the top of the salmon, pinching the foil together to seal it. Then, add 1 ½ cups of water to the inner pot, place the trivet inside, and place your salmon on the trivet.
- Close the lid on your Instant Pot and put the valve in the sealing position. Then, press your manual or pressure cook button, and set the time for 4 minutes.
- Once the pot beeps, allow the pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes. Then, do a manual release.
- When the Instant Pot salmon cooks perfectly, remove it and pour the water out of your inner pot. Hit cancel, and then hit saute. Mix together the corn start and water in a small bowl.
- Add the cornstarch mixture and the remaining soy sauce mixture from above into the Instant Pot. Mix well and saute your sauce until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Finally, pour the sauce over your cooked salmon. Top with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve and Enjoy!
Notes
Salmon: For salmon teriyaki, select sockeye salmon for its firm texture and rich flavor, ensuring it’s sustainably sourced to enhance your dish’s quality.
Teriyaki Sauce: Homemade teriyaki sauce allows for the customization of sweetness and saltiness, enhancing the dish’s flavor profile.
Nutrition
Calories: 187kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 21gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.004gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 1341mgPotassium: 546mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 132IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 2mg
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