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Instant Pot Salmon with Garlic Potatoes and Greens

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A light yet satisfying one-pot meal featuring tender Instant Pot salmon, buttery garlic red potatoes, and fresh greens. Ready in under 30 minutes and full of bold, lemony flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
  • 1 lb red potatoes, quartered
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 3/4 cup vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp butter

Instructions

  1. Set Instant Pot to sauté. Add olive oil and garlic, cook 1–2 minutes.
  2. Add potatoes, salt, pepper, paprika, and broth. Stir and turn off sauté mode.
  3. Place trivet over potatoes. Arrange salmon fillets skin-side down, season with lemon zest and extra salt.
  4. Seal lid. Cook on high pressure for 4 minutes. Quick release pressure.
  5. Remove salmon. Stir butter and spinach into hot potatoes until wilted.
  6. Add lemon juice to taste. Serve salmon over potatoes and greens with lemon wedges.

Notes

  • Use skin-on salmon for best flavor and texture.
  • Stir greens in after pressure cooking to avoid overcooking.
  • Adjust lemon and salt at the end to balance brightness.

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