Start your salmon rub Trader Joe’s Instant Pot recipe by adding 1 cup of water to the cooker’s base. Set the metal trivet inside. Place the salmon fillets in a single layer on top—skin-side down for best stability.

Sprinkle Trader Joe’s salmon rub evenly over the salmon to create a flavorful crust during cooking.

Select “Pressure Cook” (or “Manual”) and set the timer to 3 minutes for fresh salmon. If using frozen fillets, go with 5 minutes. No need to thaw them in advance.

Once the cycle finishes, release the pressure manually by switching the valve to vent. Carefully remove the lid and serve immediately with your go-to sides or a simple sauce.

Need a one-step dinner? See earlier for how to cook veggies in the pot too.