Learn how to make perfectly cooked Juicy Moist Instant Pot Salmon. Tender, flaky, succulent pressure cooker salmon with deliciously caramelized sweet-savory teriyaki sauce. Say no to dry rubbery Instant Pot Fish!

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I love the ocean.

Living right by the Pacific Ocean, we’re blessed with an abundant supply of fresh salmon.

I’ll never forget the time my parents brought me and my brother to see the epic Salmon run.

We stood by the river watching the masses of salmon swim earnestly against the flow, using every ounce of energy with every muscle they’ve got.

And my heart sinks a little every time the rush of water pushes them back.

As we got to the ladder, I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw the salmons jump! It was as if they were attempting to fly. Definitely, a sight to be remembered.

I couldn’t help but start cheering for them every step they attempt to jump.

They don’t often make it on their first try, but they fight till the end.

I was awestruck by their amazing ability to return to where they were born. Moreso, how they brave through the flow, the Eagles & bears, the deadly jumps with their perseverance, determination, and sacrifice in their journey to fulfill their destiny.

– Stars shine the brightest in the darkest nights –

Time to cook some Instant Pot Salmon!

Step-by-Step How to Cook Instant Pot Salmon

Salmon is a nutrient-dense fish, an excellent source of high-quality protein, vitamins, minerals, and omega-3 fatty acids.

*Note: We used one 1″ and one 1.5″ Salmon steaks for this Instant Pot Salmon Recipe, but salmon filet will also work 🙂

Instant Pot Teriyaki Salmon Recipe (Instant Pot Fish)

Pressure Cook Salmon

Add 4 crushed garlic cloves and 1 – 2 slice (5g) of ginger in the Instant Pot Pressure Cooker.

Instant Pot Teriyaki Salmon (Instant Pot Fish): add crushed garlic and ginger in Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

Layer 2 salmon steaks on the garlic cloves.

Instant Pot Teriyaki Salmon (Instant Pot Fish): add salmon steaks in Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

To make teriyaki sauce, mix ¼ cup (60ml) Japanese soy sauce or regular soy sauce, ¼ cup (60ml) mirin, ¼ cup (60ml) Japanese cooking sake, ¼ tsp (1.25ml) sesame oil, and 2 tbsp (28g) white sugar together.

Pour homemade Teriyaki sauce on the salmon.

Instant Pot Teriyaki Salmon (Instant Pot Fish): add teriyaki sauce on salmon steaks in Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

Close lid and turn Venting Knob to Sealing position.

Pressure Cooking Method: Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 0 minute (zero minute) and Natural Release for 10 minutes.

*Note: 0 minute (zero minute) is not a typo! We’re using the heat from the “Pressurize” Stage + “Depressurize” Stage to cook the salmon in Instant Pot.

Instant Pot Pressure Cooker High Pressure 0 minute

After 10 minutes, release the remaining pressure by turning the Venting Knob to the Venting position.

Remove the lid carefully.

Instant Pot Teriyaki Salmon (Instant Pot Fish): pressure cook salmon steaks in Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

Check internal temperature at its’ thickest part with an accurate food thermometer.

*Pro Tip: The United States Food and Drug Administration recommends cooking salmon to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C), but I personally think anything over 125°F (52°C) is fine for farmed Atlantic Salmon.

*Note: If for some reason, the salmon is below 125°F (52°C), place the lid back on and let the residue heat cook the salmon.