Instant Pot Salmon in Foil

5 from 1 vote

This recipe for Instant Pot Salmon in Foil is the easiest way to cook salmon! It cooks up tender and flakey with a delicious citrus flavor.

Prep Time5

Cook Time8

quick pressure release1

Total Time14

Course: Fish, Instant Pot, Main Dish

Keyword: Instant Pot Salmon in Foil

Cooking Method: Instant Pot

Servings: servings

Calories: 261kcal

Lay each salmon fillet atop one square sheet of aluminum foil.
Brush the tops of the fish with olive oil using a pastry brush.
Sprinkle seasonings onto fish, then top each with a slice of lime.
Fold up foil packets around fish fillets.
Pour one cup of water into the instant pot and add the foil packets on top, in a single layer.
Replace lid on instant pot and set valve to sealed. Heat on high pressure for 8 minutes.
Once time is up, quick release the steam.
After pin drops, open the instant pot and carefully remove the foil packets with heat-safe tongs or a spatula.
Open up foil packets and serve the fish.

Olive oil is totally optional in this recipe, but it does add more flavor
This recipe calls for salt and pepper, but you can add any additional seasoning that you like on fish
Lime or lemon works for the slice on top of the salmon. You can also omit the slice if you prefer