Name: Instant Pot Salmon and Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup white rice; 1 and 1/4 water; 2 fillets of salmon; 2 servings of green beans; 1 lemon; 2 tbsp of avocado oil (separated into two 1 tbsp servings); 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp pepper

Use this Instant Pot Salmon and Rice recipe to make a lemon pepper salmon en papillote and steam rice at the same time!

above view of instant pot salmon on a plate with green beans and rice

Use this simple recipe to make salmon and rice in one pan!

Have you ever cooked salmon en papillote? It is an easy and healthy way to make soft and tender salmon.

I was testing this lemon pepper salmon recipe and realized that I could use my Instant Pot to make a full salmon and rice meal in one pot. If you put the rice and water in the bottom of the instant pot and then put the salmon and veggies en papillote on top, you can cook the full meal at once.

three quarter view of salmon and rice recipe on a plate

What kitchen tools will I need to make this instant pot salmon?

Instant Pot or any other pressure cooker is essential
Trivet for the pressure cooker
Measuring spoons and a liquid measuring cup to measuring ingredients
Parchment paper for preparing the salmon en pappillote
Twine for tying your salmon bundle if you cannot get your wrap to hold
Small mixing bowl and basting brush for lemon pepper marinade

above view of ingredients for instant pot salmon and rice

What ingredients will I need to make this Instant Pot salmon and rice recipe?

You will be amazed at how easy it is to make a healthy salmon recipe in on pan! Just grab these simple ingredients and get to cooking!

White rice
Oil
Salmon filets
Green beans
Lemon
Salt and pepper

Can I make Instant Pot frozen salmon with this recipe?

Because you are cooking the salmon and rice at the same time I recommend only using thawed salmon for this recipe. If you want to use frozen salmon filets, simply allow the salmon to thaw completely in the refrigerator before using them.

step by step instructions for salmon en papillote

How do you cook salmon en papillote?

En papillote is a method of cooking where food is folded into a paper pocket and baked. Usually vegetables and some kind of liquid marinade are added into the parchment paper pocket with the protein.

This salmon en papillote is wrapped up with green beans, lemon slices and a lemon pepper marinade. As the instant pot cooks the rice, the salmon also cooks inside the paper packet.

step by step instructions for assembling instant pot salmon

How do you make Instant Pot Salmon?

Step 1: Prep rice

To begin, thoroughly rinse rice in a fine mesh strainer until the water runs clear. Do not skip this step.

Then, place rinsed rice in an instant pot with 1 and 1/4 cups water and 1 tbsp of oil. Mix to combine.

Next, tear off a large sheet of parchment paper and cut into a heart shape. The parchment should be large enough to wrap the salmon and green beans in.

Step 2: Prepare salmon en papillote

On one side of the heart layer the green beans, then lemon slices and finally top with 2 fillets of salmon. Then, mix together 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp of oil, salt and pepper.

Brush this marinade over the salmon fillets until it is all used. It is okay if some of the marinade drips onto the green beans and parchment.

Then, wrap the other side of the parchment over top of the salmon. Fold the edges over themselves to make a small pocket. If the parchment doesn’t stay wrapped up on its own, tie the packet together with some twine.

Step 3: Layer salmon and rice in the instant pot and pressure cook

Next, place a trivet in the instant pot on top of the rice and the salmon packet on top of the trivet. Close the instant pot and set the valve to sealing.

Then, set the instant pot to manual high pressure for 3 minutes. Allow the instant pot to come to pressure and cook for 3 minutes.

As soon as the instant pot beeps, turn it off and release the pressure – this will prevent the rice from over cooking.

Finally, remove the instant pot lid and take out the salmon packet. Immediately fluff the rice and serve with the salmon, green beans and lemon slices!

Step 4: Enjoy!

above view of two plates of salmon and rice with green beans and lemon slices

How should I store this Instant Pot Salmon?

This salmon and rice dish is best enjoyed immediately. If you want to prepare ahead of time and enjoy later, transfer it to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 4 days. Gently reheat in the oven or on the stovetop.

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