Whole fish cooked in Instant Pot is amazing! So tender, flaky and juicy, simply mouthwatering! Cooking the whole fish has never been easier! Works with fresh or frozen whole fish!
Rub the whole fish with salt and pepper, including the inside of fish cavity.
Add water and whole fish to the Instant Pot (you can either use the trivet or put fish directly in the water). Add lemon slices on top of the fish.
Close the Instant Pot lid and turn the valve to a Sealing position.
Press the "Pressure Cook" or "Manual" button and set the cooking time to 7 minutes on High pressure for fresh fish (or 20 minutes for frozen).
Once it's done cooking, quick release (QR) the steam.
Notes
You can cook several whole fish at a time, as long as they are below the "Max Fill" line of the Instant Pot. The amount of water and cooking time remain the same.