Instant Pot Fish (Frozen Cod, Halibut)

Step 1

Clean, pat dry and make 2 slashes in the fish (If using frozen fish, rinse the ice glaze off).

Step 2

Mix oil, paprika,thyme, onion powder, ginger, stock cube, black pepper, salt and oil together to form the marinade.

Step 3

Rub fresh or frozen whole fish with the marinade ensuring the inside and all parts are well covered.

Step 4

Pour water in the pot of the instant pot pressure cooker, then place trivet in the pot. Arrange marinated fish in single file on the trivet.

Step 5

Close the instant pot with it’s lid and turn the vent to sealing position. Set to manual pressure cook high 4 minutes and after the cook time, do a quick release.If using frozen fish, pressure cook for 6 minutes followed by quick release.

Step 6

When the IP is depressurised and safe to open, take off the lid and take out the cooked fish.Serve and enjoy or move to the next step for crisp skin

Step 7

Put fish in oven tray and grill at 220C for 6 minutes or till crisp. Take out serve and enjoy.

Step 8

Rinse cod fish or haddock under warm water to deglaze the ice.

Step 9

Sprinkle with salt and pepper or apply fish marinade all over the fish. Pour a cup of water into the instant pot then place a trivet in it.

Step 10

Arrange the seasoned frozen cod on the trivet.Close the instant pot with its lid, turn the knob into sealing position and pressure cook for 3 minutes then do a quick release.