Description
Instant Pot Coconut Salmon with Fresh Herbs and Lime is a delightful meal that combines tender salmon fillets with rich coconut milk, zesty lime, and fresh herbs. This dish not only captivates the senses with its vibrant flavors but also offers a hassle-free cooking experience using your Instant Pot. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe guarantees to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. Enjoy it served over rice, noodles, or fresh greens for a complete meal that transports you to a tropical paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ tsp red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your Instant Pot on a stable surface.
- Select the sauté function; add a splash of oil and sauté minced garlic with chopped herbs for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in coconut milk, lime juice, salt, pepper, and red chili flakes; stir well.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down into the pot, ensuring they are submerged in the mixture.
- Close the lid securely and set to pressure cook on high for 5 minutes.
- Once done, perform a quick release of pressure carefully and serve with rice or zoodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added nutrition and color, consider incorporating vegetables like spinach or bell peppers. Feel free to swap herbs according to your preference—dill also works well with coconut flavors.