Lemongrass Instant Pot Salmon Fillet Recipe

Name: Lemongrass Instant Pot Salmon Fillet
Prep time: 14 min
Cook time: 21 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 800 g salmon fillets (4 skin-on fillets); 30 g lemongrass stalks (2 stalks, white parts only, bruised); 15 g fresh ginger (1 tbsp, sliced); 10 g garlic cloves (2 cloves, smashed); 240 ml gluten-free vegetable broth (1 cup); 30 ml gluten-free tamari (2 tbsp); 15 ml sesame oil (1 tbsp); 300 g baby bok choy (4 heads, halved); 15 ml lime juice (1 tbsp); 2 g fine salt (1/4 tsp)

Prep: 14minCook: 21min4 servingsMedium479 cal / servingAmerican

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A delicious Lemongrass Instant Pot Salmon Fillet packed with 42g of protein per serving and just 479 calories. This medium recipe is ready in 35 minutes and perfect for weight-loss, muscle-gain.

Ingredients

4 salmon fillets (150g each)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 lemon, juiced
2 cloves garlic, minced
Fresh dill or herbs
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups vegetables

Instructions

Prepare all ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring as needed.
Heat oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
Cook the main protein until golden and cooked through, about 7 minutes.
Add aromatics (garlic, onion, ginger) and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add vegetables and cook for 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
Season with spices, salt, and pepper to taste.
Combine with grain base and toss to mix.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs.

Tips & Variations

Meal prep friendly: store in airtight containers for up to 4 days
Swap the protein for any alternative to match your dietary preferences
Add your favorite sauce for extra flavor
Adjust spice levels to your preference
Double the recipe for easy meal prep throughout the week

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 479 kcal

Protein: 43.4g

Fat: 30.5g

Carbs: 6.4g

Fiber: 1g

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