Instant Pot® Salmon Piccata

Description

This salmon piccata is restaurant worthy and made with a seasoning called ‘Capitol Hill seasoning’ from the Savory Spice® shop. If you do not have the seasoning blend you can use a mixture of dried shallots, salt, pepper, dill weed, parsley, chives. Seasoning salt should not be used.

Ingredients

  • 2 (5 ounce) salmon fillets
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup chicken broth, divided
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon onion-herb seasoning (such as Savory Spice® Capitol Hill)
  • 2 tablespoons capers (Optional)

Instructions

  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
  3. 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
  4. lemon juice
  5. and onion-herb seasoning. Stir sauce to combine.
  6. Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions
  7. 10 to 20 minutes. Place each salmon fillet on a dinner plate. Spoon sauce on top and sprinkle with capers.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 35 mins

Servings: 2

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