Instant Pot Tandoori Salmon

Tender, flaky salmon coated in warm tandoori spice blend is our go to recipe on busy weeknights as well as for weekend gatherings with friends and family.

Once marinated in the mouth watering tandoori spice blend, you can cook the salmon by broiling or baking in the oven, cooking on a outdoor grill in the summers or for a more fool-proof option try this Instant Pot Tandoori Salmon recipe.

Why we love this Instant Pot Tandoori Salmon Recipe?

• Perfectly cooked, tender, flaky salmon every time
• Same pressure cook time regardless of the quantity
• All the flavors are locked in as the marinade stays coated on the salmon fillets
• No smelly kitchen

Here are my 5-tips on buying the best Salmon:

• Fresh fish, including salmon, should not have the bad “fishy” smell
• Salmon should look bright & shiny, not dull
• Choose wild salmon over farmed if you can afford and have an option
• Buy farmed US Atlantic Salmon when the wild salmon is not available
• Consider buy frozen salmon from a store or fish monger you trust.

For more info on buying sustainable Salmon, check out this Salmon Recommendation Sheet from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch

We enjoy serving Tandoori salmon with Kale Salad with Almonds or Saffron Risotto!

EASY step by step recipe for Instant Pot Tandoori Salmon:

1. Wash and pat dry salmon with paper towel and cut into 5 to 6 pieces. In a medium bowl mix ginger, garlic, garam masala, red chili powder, turmeric, lemon juice, oil and salt. Spread the marinade evenly on the salmon and line the salmon pieces in a steamer basket.

   
2. Add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot insert.

   
3. Place the steamer basket inside the Instant Pot.

   

   4. Close the Instant Pot lid with pressure release to sealing. Select the Pressure Cook/Manual Setting and adjust the cooking time to 3 mins high pressure. Quick release and open the Instant Pot.

   

   Enjoy hot with a squeeze of fresh lemon and thinly sliced red onions.

Here is a quick video on how to make Instant Pot Tandoori Salmon:

Love Salmon? Here are our other favorite recipes:

• Methi Garlic Salmon
• Salmon tikka Masala Skewers

★ Have you tried this recipe? We love your feedback, Please click on the stars in the recipe card below to rate.

5 from 2 votes

Print

Instant Pot Tandoori Salmon

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

20 mins

 

Tender, flaky salmon coated in warm tandoori spice is our go to recipe on a busy weeknight as well as for weekend gatherings with friends and family.

Course: dinner

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: Tandoori Salmon

Servings: 4

Calories: 280 kcal

Author: Archana

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds salmon boneless fillets, about 1 inch thick
• 1 tablespoon ginger grated
• 1 tablespoon garlic pressed
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 to 1 tablespoon red chili powder Kashmiri or any mild variety
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

1. Wash and pat dry salmon with paper towel and cut into 5 to 6 pieces.
2. In a medium bowl mix ginger, garlic, garam masala, red chili powder, turmeric, lemon juice, oil and salt. Spread the marinade evenly on the salmon. Arrange the salmon pieces on the steamer basket with skin side down.
3. Add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot insert. Place the steamer basket inside the Instant Pot.
4. Close the Instant Pot lid with pressure release to sealing. Select the Pressure Cook/Manual Setting and adjust the cooking time to 3 mins high pressure. Quick release and open the Instant Pot. Enjoy hot with a squeeze of fresh lemon and thinly sliced red onions.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

Notes:

1. Aways quick release when cooking fish in the Instant Pot to avoid overcooking. 
2. This recipe makes well done salmon, if you like it medium rare or medium, pressure cook it for just 1 to 2 minutes. 

Nutrition Facts

Instant Pot Tandoori Salmon

Amount Per Serving

Calories 280 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 14g 22%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Cholesterol 93mg 31%

Sodium 656mg 27%

Potassium 833mg 24%

Total Carbohydrates 1g 0%

Protein 34g 68%

Vitamin A 1.4%

Vitamin C 2.5%

Calcium 2.4%

Iron 8.1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

♥ We LOVE to hear from you! Did you try this recipe? Please share your food photo with hashtag #ministryofcurry on Facebook or Instagram, so we can see it and our followers can enjoy it too! Thank you and Happy Cooking ♥

Subscribe to our Youtube Channel for tasty and easy video recipes. Looking for more Instant Pot recipes? Check out our delicious Instant Pot Recipe board on Pinterest.

Author: Archana

Hey there! I am a techie turned recipe developer, cooking instructor, and food blogger. I love food and enjoy developing easy and healthy recipes for busy lifestyles. I live New Jersey with my husband and two sons.

Twitter Facebook Linkedin