It is one of the tastiest and delicious instant pot salmon recipes I have eaten, and that why we made this recipe a least every two weeks in my house.

This instant pot salmon foil packets recipe only has four ingredients, and the cooking time is just 5 minutes, which means we have dinner ready in less than 15 minutes, and everyone in the house loves it. And what I love most of this recipe, you can make it with frozen salmon in the instant pot as well.
This salmon recipe is a recipe my husband came out with a few years ago, but he makes it in the oven, and today I’m bringing you this pressure cooker salmon version of the same tasty recipe we used make in the oven all the time.
I love my instant pot more each day. We call it the SUPER POT. Please tell me I’m not the only one who names her pressure cooker.
If you’re thinking about getting a replacement or want another instant pot I recommend you to get an ultra, with this instant pot you don’t need to remember to turn to seal, you can make yogurt. With the ultra setting, you can control the temperature of the water, perfect for sous vide, and is compatible with the air fryer lid, which I love too.
The things you'll get from this post aside from the recipe are what kind of salmon is the best to buy also a helpful tip to save money when baying salmon, what to serve with this recipe, how much time you'll need to add if cooking these instant pot salmon foil packets using frozen salmon.
What ingredients have this salmon instant pot foil pack recipe?
Salmon fresh or frozen
Salt and pepper
Fresh parsley
Fresh green onion
Unsated diced tomatoes with basil, oregano, and garlic.
Lemon slices, optional.
What kind of salmon to buy
When shopping for salmon, be sure to look for wild-caught salmon. Farm-raised salmon can be exposed to more chemicals than the wild-caught variety. Because the farmed salmon tends to be higher in fat and calories than the wild-caught variety.
How to make salmon in the instant pot

STEP 1 Layout the 4 pieces of foil and add a salmon fillet right into the middle, seasoned with salt and pepper.
STEP 2 Divide the chopped parsley, green onion, and tomatoes onto each salmon fillet, then place a slice of lemon on each salmon fillet. Wrap the foil around the salmon and herbs.
STEP 3 Add 1 cup water and place the trivet inside the pot. Stack the foil pack on top of the trivet
STEP 4 Place the lid on the pot and lock it in place. Turn the steam release knob to the Sealing position (or DON'T press the release knob for the newest model). Press the manual/pressure cook button (or dial) and the + or - button (or dial) to choose 5 minutes. The pot will take a few minutes to build up the pressure before the timer starts.
STEP 5 When the cooking cycle has finished, then do a Quick Release of the pressure by turning the knob towards the Venting position (or pressing the release knob). When the metal pin in the lid drops down, you can open the lid facing away from you.
STEP 6 Remove the foil packets from the instant pot. Serve with a side of your choice, like rice, pasta, or veggies.
Recipe notes:
- For this recipe I like to use skinless salmon filet, but if you want to cook with the skin on make sure to put skin side down.
- I use fresh salmon but I've done this recipe using frozen salmon fillet as well.
- While you are pressure cooking the fish you can get your side ready, even though salmon cooks really fast in the pressure cooker

How long to cook salmon in the instant pot
when I’m using foil like in this instant pot salmon foil pack recipe, I cook the fresh salmon for 5 minutes if the salmon is frozen filet I add 2-3 minutes. They come out delicious and juicy all the time.
Can you cook frozen salmon in the instant pot
Yes, you can. You only need to add 2 minutes to the cooking cycle. That’s why I love the instant pot so much, You don’t need to thaw the fish first, and a little secret you save money if you buy frozen wild fish.
Does salmon taste good in the instant pot
This instant pot salmon recipe tastes delicious, the flavor is fresh, and the salmon meat is juicy and cooks to perfection.
What to eat with Instant pot Salmon foil packets
- Rice
- Pasta (my kids love pesto pasta)
- Roasted or baked potatoes
- Steamed Asparagus
- Roasted vegetables
- I even serve this over a green salad.
- I make a fish taco with it as well.
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Instant pot salmon foil packets (4 ingredients).
Salmon in the instant pot is quick and easy, and the best part is you can make this instant pot salmon foil packets using fresh or frozen fillets.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces foil
- 4 (4 oz.) wild salmon
- 1/3 cup chopped parsley
- 1/3 cup chopped green onion
- ½ cup unsalted diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano
- 1 lemon, sliced, optional
- 1 cup of water
Instructions
- Layout the four pieces of foil and add a salmon fillet right into the middle, seasoned with salt and pepper.
- Divide the chopped parsley, green onion, and tomatoes onto each salmon fillet, then place a slice of lemon on each salmon fillet. Wrap the foil around the salmon and herbs.
- To the instant pot insert, add 1 cup water and place the trivet inside the pot. Stack the foil pack on top of the trivet.
- Place the lid on the pot and lock it in place. Turn the steam release knob to the Sealing position (or DON'T press the release knob for the newest model). Press the manual/pressure cook button (or dial) and the + or - button (or dial) to choose 5 minutes. The pot will take a few minutes to build up the pressure before the timer starts.
- When the cooking cycle has finished, then do a Quick Release of the pressure by turning the knob towards the Venting position (or pressing the release knob). When the metal pin in the lid drops down, you can open the lid facing away from you.
- Remove the foil packets from the instant pot. Serve with a side of your choice, like rice, pasta, or veggies.
Notes
- If you want to make this recipe using frozen salmon add 2 more minutes.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 190Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 106mgCarbohydrates: 2.25gFiber: 7gSugar: 1.25gProtein: 23g
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Joscelyn
Delicious recipe! It came out great. I added garlic powder, crab meat and a tablespoon of butter to each. This will be my go to fit salmon!
Veronica
So happy you liked it. I never thought about adding crab meat, and sounds delicious with it.