Instant Pot Salmon with Garlic Potatoes and Greens

Here’s a quick and flavorful recipe for Instant Pot Salmon with Garlic Potatoes and Greens—a healthy meal that’s ready in no time! 🍣🥔🌿

Ingredients:

For the Salmon:

• 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Lemon wedges, for serving

For the Garlic Potatoes and Greens:

• 1 lb baby potatoes, halved
• 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
• 4 cups sturdy greens (e.g., kale, Swiss chard, or spinach), chopped
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Salmon:
   • Pat the salmon fillets dry. Rub them with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
2. Cook the Potatoes:
   • Set your Instant Pot to Sauté mode and melt the butter or heat the olive oil.
   • Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
   • Stir in the baby potatoes and season with salt and pepper.
   • Pour in the broth and cancel the Sauté mode.
3. Add the Salmon:
   • Place a trivet over the potatoes in the Instant Pot.
   • Arrange the salmon fillets on the trivet.
4. Pressure Cook:
   • Secure the lid and set the Instant Pot to Manual/Pressure Cook mode on high pressure for 4 minutes.
   • Allow a quick release once the cooking cycle is complete.
5. Add the Greens:
   • Remove the salmon and trivet from the Instant Pot.
   • Stir the greens into the hot potatoes, allowing them to wilt.
6. Serve:
   • Plate the garlic potatoes and greens, then top with a salmon fillet.
   • Serve with lemon wedges for a bright finish.

Tips:

• For an extra layer of flavor, brush the salmon with a mixture of honey and Dijon mustard before cooking.
• Substitute sweet potatoes or carrots for the baby potatoes if preferred.