Chances are.. you have heard of the ever infamous Instant Pot – we got ours back in 2015 and it has been THE best purchase we have ever made for our household.
We use it for everything from Pasta to Potatoes, Eggs, to Soup… even Meatballs cook up super in this pot. It’s an electric pressure cooker that is SO much better than having than the one that sits on the stove. That thing scares me and so it now has a permanent home: our garage, until someone wants to take it off my hands.
Cooking fish in the Instant Pot is rather easy – you can add your cup of water (for the steam), then your trivet, then lay your foil on the trivet, or opt for a baking dish and set that directly on the trivet.
Lock the lid, seal the valve, and push Manual (High) for 5 minutes.
Couldn’t have been easier! In the meantime, we had Pretzel Rolls in the oven and steamed Carrots to pair. And what a wonderful dinner! If you are starting with frozen seafood, then go for 9 minutes in the Instant Pot. Thawed fillets will cook in 4-5.
I can’t stress enough though.. the importance of picking up quality seafood – stay away from farmed seafood (which are usually the cheaper varieties in store). Read more about that HERE.
- 1 large Filet of Wild Alaskan Cod (the BIG fillets can feed easily 2-3 people)
- 1 C. of Cherry Tomatoes
- Salt/Pepper and Seasoning
- 2 Tbsp Butter
- In an oven safe glass dish that fits in your Instant Pot, put the cup of tomatoes.
- Cut the larger fish fillet into 2-3 smaller pieces and lay on top of the tomatoes.
- Season with salt/pepper & miscellaneous seasoning.
- Top with 2 pats of butter, each 1 Tbsp.
- Drizzle with a bit of Olive Oil.
- Pour 1 C. water in the Instant Pot and place the trivet inside.
- Set the oven safe glass dish inside and lock the lid.
- Push Manual (high) and set the timer for 5 minutes (thawed) or, 9 minutes (frozen).
- Once it beeps, release the pressure manually.
- Enjoy!
- Forego the baking dish and use foil - lay directly on the trivet, and place the fish on top and continue with placing the lid on and cooking for 5-9 minutes.
Find an ever-growing list of over 50 Instant Pot Recipes that we rounded up here – from Tamales to Yogurt, Steel Cut Oats, Pasta, Beans & more.
Have you tried this with fozen fish?
I have! 🙂 There have been a few times that, in a rush to make something, I never took out the fish to thaw. In that case, throw the fish in there (Frozen) for 8-9 minutes. I usually go for 8 minutes (Mahi Mahi, Cod) and then after 8 minutes, once it beeps I just peek real fast to see if it is fine.. and if not, i’ll add an additional “1” minute. But usually 8 minutes is perfect.
This cod is fantastic. I served it up to a few guests the other night and they all were raving about it! Even had a bit left over for my little lion, who also enjoyed it very much!
I’m so glad you loved it! Isn’t it SO easy in the Instant Pot? Total game changer! We make it at least once a week. Kids love it too!
Thanks for posting your great recipe. I tried your recipe with tilapia from the local market and added a handful of capers. So simple and tasty.
Sounds so good! Fish is so easy to make in the IP — all of those white fish varieties are just a few simple minutes and they make a wonderful healthy dinner. I love tilapia – sounds like you had a great dinner!
Would it make much of a difference if you didn’t use the glass dish?
You can make it without, too 🙂 We didn’t have any foil at the time, hence why I used a glass dish.
If you have foil, just lay a large piece on the trivet and then lay your cod directly on there. It makes clean up a breeze – when it’s done, put the cod on plates, and then fold the foil up and discard.