Enjoying a flavorful and tender salmon dish doesn't have to be time-consuming. This Instant Pot recipe allows you to cook salmon from frozen in a savory honey mustard sauce with minimal effort. Perfect for busy weeknights or whenever you're craving a healthy and tasty meal.
Ingredients
- 4 frozen salmon fillets
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Directions
- In a small bowl, mix together honey, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Place frozen salmon fillets in the Instant Pot and pour the honey mustard mixture over them.
- Add 1/2 cup of water to the Instant Pot.
- Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to cook at high pressure for 8 minutes.
- Once the cooking time is up, allow for a natural pressure release for 5 minutes before quick releasing the remaining pressure.
- Carefully remove the salmon fillets from the Instant Pot and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with 2 tbsp of water to create a slurry.
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce.
- Serve the salmon topped with the honey mustard sauce and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Enjoy your delicious Instant Pot Honey Mustard Salmon!
Interesting Facts
Salmon is packed with omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for heart health.
Cooking salmon from frozen in the Instant Pot helps retain moisture and flavor.
Honey mustard sauce adds a sweet and tangy kick to the salmon.