Instant Pot Salmon and Rice
Perfectly steamed salmon over fluffy rice, both cooked at the same time in the Instant Pot. A healthy omega-3 rich lunch in 15 minutes.
PROTEIN 40g
CALORIES 480
P:E RATIO 0.7
TIME 13m
YIELD 2
P:E 0.7
ELITE DENSITY INVENTORY LIST
ORIGINAL
VEGAN SWAP
2 salmon fillets (6 oz each) 40G PROTEIN
1.5 cups jasmine rice, rinsed CARB BASE
2 cups water FLAVOR
1 tbsp soy sauce FLAVOR
1 tsp sesame oil FLAVOR
1 tsp ginger, grated FLAVOR
2 green onions, sliced FLAVOR
Lemon wedges FLAVOR
MEAL PREP LOGISTICS
- Storage: Refrigerate for up to 2 days.
- Batching: The salmon steams perfectly while the rice cooks below — genius technique.
- Reheat: Oven at 275°F for 8 minutes or microwave 90 seconds.
EXECUTION STEPS
01
VEGGIE STEAM-SAUTÉ
Add rinsed rice and water to the Instant Pot.
02
THE ASSEMBLY
Place trivet on top of rice. Set salmon on trivet.
03
VEGGIE STEAM-SAUTÉ
Drizzle salmon with soy sauce, sesame oil, and ginger.
04
HIGH HEAT SEAR
Seal and cook on HIGH pressure for 3 minutes. Natural release 5 minutes.
05
STEP 5
Fluff rice, plate with salmon, and garnish with green onions and lemon.
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servings
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 1.5 cups jasmine rice, rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Lemon wedges