Instant Pot Tandoori Salmon Enter your email & I’ll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from me every week! By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from Minstry of Curry Once marinated in the mouth-watering tandoori spice blend, you can cook the salmon by broiling or baking in the oven, cooking on an outdoor grill in the summers, or for a more fool-proof option try this Instant Pot Tandoori Salmon recipe.

Why we love this Instant Pot Tandoori Salmon Recipe?

Perfectly cooked, tender, flaky salmon every timeSame pressure cook time regardless of the quantityAll the flavors are locked in as the marinade stays coated on the salmon filletsNo smelly kitchen

Here are my 5-tips on buying the best Salmon:

Fresh fish, including salmon, should not have the bad “fishy” smellSalmon should look bright & shiny, not dullChoose wild salmon over farmed if you can afford and have an optionBuy farmed US Atlantic Salmon when the wild salmon is not availableConsider buying frozen salmon from a store or fishmonger you trust.

EASY step by step recipe for Instant Pot Tandoori Salmon: Wash and pat dry salmon with a paper towel and cut into 5 to 6 pieces. In a medium bowl mix ginger, garlic, garam masala, red chili powder, turmeric, lemon juice, oil, and salt. Spread the marinade evenly on the salmon and line the salmon pieces in a steamer basket. Add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot insert. Place the steamer basket inside the Instant Pot. Close the Instant Pot lid with pressure release to sealing. Select the Pressure Cook/Manual Setting and adjust the cooking time to 3 mins high pressure. Quick release and open the Instant Pot. Enjoy hot with a squeeze of fresh lemon and thinly sliced red onions. We love pair Tandoori salmon with Kale Salad with Almonds or Saffron Risotto! Love Salmon? Here are our other favorite recipes:

Methi Garlic SalmonSalmon tikka Masala SkewersBaked Salmon with herb chutney

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