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Soy-Glazed Salmon with Ginger
By :Weldon Owen |

Healthy and light, salmon fillets are a breeze to cook in an Instant Pot—and won’t leave a fishy smell in your kitchen. Marinating them in a zesty mix of soy sauce, ginger, and lime both tenderizes and flavors the fish, and a sprinkling of toasted sesame seeds imparts a crunchy nuttiness to the finished dish.
Course | Dinner, Main Course |
Cuisine | Modern |
Difficulty | Easy |
Browse Category | Dinner, Fish & Seafood |
Duration | 30-60 min |
Cooking Technique | Pressure Cook, Sauté |
Keyword | fish recipes, instant pot, salmon, salmon recipe |
Cook Time | 15 minutes |
Passive Time | 30 minutes |
Servings |
4 servings
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup soy sauce 60 ml
- Finely grated zest of 1 lime
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tbsp peeled and grated fresh ginger
- 2 tbsp firmly packed brown sugar
- 4 oz salmon fillets with skin about 6 (180 g) each
- FOR SERVING
- toasted sesame seeds steamed white or brown rice
Ingredients
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Instructions
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the soy sauce, lime zest and juice, ginger, and brown sugar. Place the salmon fillets in a shallow pan or baking dish and pour the marinade over the top. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.
- Transfer the salmon to the Instant Pot®, skin side up, and pour the remaining marinade over the fish. Lock the lid in place and turn the valve to Sealing. Press the Pressure Cook button and set the cook time for 1 minute (for rare salmon) or 2 minutes (for medium salmon) at low pressure.
- Let the steam release naturally for 5 minutes, then turn the valve to Venting to quick-release any residual steam. Carefully remove the lid and use tongs to transfer the salmon to a serving platter. Press the Cancel button to reset the program.
- Press the Sauté button and simmer the cooking liquid until it has thickened, 3–4 minutes. To serve, spoon over the salmon and top with sesame seeds. Serve rice alongside.
Recipe Notes
BONUS STEP To make this dish into a meal, add 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 cups (150 g) sliced bok choy or other firm green vegetable, and a splash of water to the hot pot after the sauce is spooned over the salmon and cook in Sauté mode until tender, about 3 minutes.

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