10-Minute Instant Pot Ginger Soy Fish PSMF recipe

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That's right, this Instant Pot Ginger Soy Fish recipe takes only 10 minutes, start to finish, when using an Instant Pot! High in protein and perfect for a protein-modified fasting diet, this delicious low carb fish recipe can fit into any busy weeknight!

top view of high protein instant pot soy ginger fish with cilantro and green onions on a serving plate

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High Protein Instant Pot Recipe

Every since I started following a PSMF diet (you can read all about the PSMF diet here), I have been trying to come up with creative PSMF recipes to keep me motivated.

Just like my Instant Pot Creamy Salsa Verde Chicken, this PSMF fish recipe also is made using a pressure cooker. And whether or not you use an actual Instant Pot or an all-in-one Ninja Foodi (which is what I use), this instant pot ginger soy fish recipe comes together in about 10 minutes!

Instant Pot Fish Recipe Ingredients

This list of ingredients for this PSMF recipe is relatively short, using only widely available low carb ingredients!

Fish - I have made this recipe using both cod and tilapia but believe any white fish should work. If you are using a type of fish that is a thin fillet, tuck the thinner ends of the fish fillet under to avoid the thinner part of the fish from drying out.
Scallions - The scallions not only impart flavour in this recipe but also help to lift the fish off from the bottom of the pan.
Seasoning - Soy, ginger, garlic, rice wine, sweetener, sesame oil, salt and pepper help to add flavour to this dish.
Cilantro - Using fresh cilantro not only adds a delightful flavour to this instant pot fish recipe but also adds a nice pop of colour!

instant pot fish recipe with ginger soy dressing on a serving plate with cilantro and green onions

How to Make Instant Pot Ginger Soy Fish

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top view of instant pot inner metal bowl with soy, ginger and green onions

Turn your pressure cooker to "saute - hi". Add the soy sauce, rice wine, sesame oil, sugar, salt, and white pepper in the bottom of the instant pot. Stir to combine the ingredients. Add the scallions and stir to incorporate.

top view of inner bowl of instant pot with raw fish on top of ginger soy and green onions

Add the fish on top of the scallion soy mixture, tucking any thinner portions of the fish.

top view of cooked high protein ginger soy fish after being presssure cooked

Pressure cook on "HI" for 2 minutes. Manually release the pressure.

high protein fish served on a platter with ginger soy sauce and cilantro

Carefully remove the fish (use a spatula and the fish will be very flaky) and place the fish on a serving platter. Turn the cooker to "saute" and heat the sauce for 2 minutes, or until it begins to thicken. Take the soy mixutre and drizzle it over the fish. Lastly, sprinkle the cilantro leaves over the fish before serving.

Hint: Pass the fish around with a spoon to drizzle the leftover soy sauce mixture over each piece of fish.

high protein instant pot recipe involving fish, soy sauce and ginger

What type of fish can I use for this PSMF recipe?

Haddock, red snapper, halibut, and sea bass can be substituted for the cod as long as the fillets are about 1 inch thick. If the fillets are uneven or are thinner, fold the thinner ends under when placing the fillets in the pan.

Can I bake this in the oven instead?

Yes. Bake this PSMF fish recipe in an 8 x 8 dish following the same directions in the recipe card. Bake, covering the dish with aluminum foil, in the oven on the middle rack for 12-14 minutes. Remove the fish and follow the remaining directions on the recipe card.