The flavorful herb sauce is a fresh, creamy topping for the firm and flaky cod. The squash is a savory companion filled with vitamins A and C, potassium, and fiber. The steam in the Instant Pot® keeps this a moist and quick dish to make in a snap.
• Hands-On Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 3 minutes
Serves 2
Herb Sauce
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 small shallot, peeled and minced
Pinch sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Cod and Squash
2 (6-ounce) cod fillets
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 cup water
1 large yellow squash, sliced into 1/4" circles
1 In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, Italian seasoning, shallot, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate covered until ready to use.
2 Season cod with salt.
3 Add water to the Instant Pot® and insert steamer basket. Place squash evenly on basket. Set cod atop squash. Lock lid. Press the Manual or Pressure Cook button and adjust time to 3 minutes. When timer beeps, let pressure release naturally for 2 minutes. Quick-release any remaining pressure until float valve drops and then unlock lid.
4 Transfer fish and squash to plates. Place a spoonful of the herb sauce on each cod fillet. Serve warm.