Best Pressure Cooker Fish In Packet Recipes

INSTANT POT FISH FROM FROZEN

Instant Pot Fish from Frozen image

This Instant Pot steamed white fish recipe is the easiest way to cook fish. Not only is it easy, but it comes out tender, flaky, and perfect in less than 15 minutes. Oh and did I mention that you can cook cod, tilapia, or halibut this way from frozen? No need to plan ahead or defrost it before cooking.

Provided by Rebecca

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 cup water
4-6 oz white fish (such as cod, tilapia, halibut)
1 teaspoon butter
3 slices lemon
pinch of salt & pepper

Steps:

Pour 1 c water into Instant Pot bowl. Place trivet or (Instant Pot safe) steamer basket in bowl. Place frozen fish filet on trivet. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper. Place 1 tsp butter on top of fish, and cover fish with 3 slices of lemon.
Replace lid, set vent to SEALING. Set to MANUAL, high pressure, and adjust time to 8 minutes if less than 1 in thick, or 12 for 1-2 in thick.
Once timer goes off, QUICK RELEASE pressure and remove. Check temperature with instant read thermometer. Temperature in middle of fish should be at least 145 degrees. Serve with rice or herb couscous.

PRESSURE COOKER LEMON AND DILL FISH PACKETS

Pressure Cooker Lemon and Dill Fish Packets image

Parchment paper packets aren't just for your oven anymore! You can cook fish in your Instant Pot without making a mess with this easy, yummy recipe.

Provided by Bob Warden

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 5-6 ounce fresh or frozen tilapia or cod fillets, thawed
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
2 sprigs fresh dill
4 slices lemon
2 teaspoon butter
1 cup water

Steps:

Rinse fish; pat dry. Place each fillet in the center of a large square of parchment paper. Sprinkle fish with the next three ingredients (through pepper); add dill. Top with lemon and butter.
Bring up two opposite edges of paper; seal with a double fold. Fold remaining ends to enclose fish, leaving space for steam to build.
Place a small metal rack or trivet in the bottom of a 6-quart electric pressure cooker; add the water. Place fish packets on rack.
Cover with lid and lock securely. Select high pressure and set timer for 5 minutes cooking (timer will start after cooker has come up to pressure). Quick-release pressure. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 396 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 6 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g