Instant Pot® Salmon Piccata
Description
To make this quick and easy salmon piccata, steam the fillets in an Instant Pot® while reducing a creamy sauce flavored with special onion-herb seasoning.
Ingredients
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2 (5 ounce) salmon fillets
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salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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1/2 cup water
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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1 cup chicken broth, divided
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1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
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1/4 cup heavy cream
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 teaspoon onion-herb seasoning (such as Savory Spice® Capitol Hill)
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2 tablespoons capers
Directions
1
Place salmon on a steamer rack; season with salt and pepper. Place rack inside a multi-functional electric pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Fill liner with water. Close and lock the lid. Select Steam setting; cook for 15 minutes.
2
Combine butter and garlic in a skillet over medium heat. Saute until garlic is golden and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in chicken broth; reserve 2 tablespoons. Mix cornstarch with the reserved broth and stir into the skillet. Add heavy cream, lemon juice, and onion-herb seasoning. Stir sauce to combine.
3
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 20 minutes. Place each salmon fillet on a dinner plate. Spoon sauce on top and sprinkle with capers.