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Salmon with Lemon and Dill (Instant Pot)

instantpot-salmonfrozenThe Instant Pot takes all the fuss out of frozen salmon for a healthy, super-quick family dinner. No defrosting required. We like to serve this salmon with a side of brown rice and a fresh green veggie. Green beans, asparagus, broccoli, or snow peas all pair well with salmon. As for the salmon itself, some more fresh dill and lemon juice at the table is delicious.

1 medium lemon
¾ cup water
4 fillet salmon
1 bunch dill weed, fresh
1 Tbsp. butter, unsalted
¼ tsp. kosher salt
¼ tsp. black pepper, freshly ground

To Serve:
lemon wedges
1 cup brown rice, raw
4 cup green beans

Place ¼ cup fresh lemon juice, plus ¾ cup water in the bottom of the Instant Pot. Add the metal steamer insert.

Place the (Sockeye) salmon fillets, frozen, on top of the steamer insert.

Sprinkle fresh dill on top of the salmon, then place one slice of fresh lemon on top of each one.

Lock the Instant Pot lid, then set the Manual timer for 5 minutes.

When the timer beeps, press "Cancel" and carefully flip the Quick Release valve to let the pressure out.

Serve immediately with butter, extra dill and lemon, and salt and pepper.