Instant Pot Salmon with Garlic Potatoes and Greens
This Instant Pot Salmon with Garlic Potatoes and Greens is a weeknight dinner winner easy, fast, and packed with comforting flavors. Buttery salmon, soft garlicky potatoes, and tender greens cook together in one pot, making cleanup a breeze.
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Steam Rack / Trivet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 salmon fillets skin-on or skinless
- 1 lb baby potatoes yellow or red, halved if large
- 4 cloves garlic smashed
- 1 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 2 cups greens spinach, kale, or chard
- 2 tbsp olive oil divided
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and halve the baby potatoes if needed. Smash garlic cloves gently to release their aroma.
- Set Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and sauté garlic for about a minute.
- Add baby potatoes and a pinch of salt. Stir to coat in the oil and garlic.
- Pour in chicken broth to just cover the potatoes. Place the trivet or steam rack over the potatoes.
- Place salmon fillets skin-side down on the rack. Season with salt, pepper, and drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil.
- Close the lid, seal the valve, and pressure cook on HIGH for 3 minutes.
- Let the pressure release naturally for 4 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure.
- Remove the salmon carefully and set aside. Add greens to the pot, close the lid, and let wilt for 2 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve everything with broth spooned over the top.
Notes
Use a trivet to keep the salmon intact. Add greens after pressure cooking to prevent overcooking. A splash of white wine or bay leaf in the broth enhances flavor. Garnish with fresh herbs for brightness.