Instant Pot® Salmon Piccata - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (5 ounce) salmon fillets
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 cup chicken broth, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon onion-herb seasoning (such as Savory Spice(R) Capitol Hill)
2 tablespoons capers (optional)

Preparation

Place salmon on a steamer rack; season with salt and pepper. Place rack inside a multi-functional electric pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot(R)). Fill liner with water. Close and lock the lid. Select Steam setting; cook for 15 minutes.
Combine butter and garlic in a skillet over medium heat. Saute until garlic is golden and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in chicken broth; reserve 2 tablespoons. Mix cornstarch with the reserved broth and stir into the skillet. Add heavy cream, lemon juice, and onion-herb seasoning. Stir sauce to combine.
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 20 minutes. Place each salmon fillet on a dinner plate. Spoon sauce on top and sprinkle with capers.