Fish Curry | Instant Pot Fish Saag

If you've been afraid of cooking fish in your Instant Pot, this is the recipe you need to try! This easy Fish Curry recipe is tender, flavorful, and made easy with the help of your Instant Pot.

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• What Is Saag?
• Is This Fish Curry Recipe Keto?
• Tips for Cooking Seafood in the Pressure Cooker
• How To Make Fish Curry
• Fish Saag with Spinach and Coconut Milk

Why You'll Love This Recipe

In my experience, as long as you know how to do it, cooking seafood in the Instant Pot is a great idea. It turns out moist and infused with all the flavors of the spices and aromatics you cooked with it. This recipe uses Haddock and it cooks very well in the Instant Pot without much fuss.

In addition to being delicious, this Fish Saag recipe is also good for you. It's full of spinach, warm spices, and coconut milk and is not only a balanced meal, but is also dairy-free, gluten-free, and Keto friendly.

What Is Saag?

Saag is a common Indian dish that's usually made with greens of some kind (spinach, mustard greens etc) and cooked down with spices, and sometimes paneer.

While it can be eaten alone, many people choose to pair it with a protein to make it a complete meal. I've cooked it many many ways, and love pairing it with different meats. I really love how this Fish Saag recipe came out, and I think you'll like it too.

Of course for Keto, you will have to forgo the rice, but riced cauliflower is always a good bet!

Is This Fish Curry Recipe Keto?

Yes! You'll be able to enjoy this Fish Curry recipe even if you're living a low carb lifestyle. With only 8 net carbs per serving, this curry recipe makes a delicious weeknight dinner or meal prep option!

Tips for Cooking Seafood in the Pressure Cooker

Use Frozen Seafood

You'll notice in the recipe below that I use frozen spinach and frozen fish for this Fish Saag.

I do that because it's convenient. The pressure cooker will do all the hard work for you. There's no need to defrost, or to use fresh spinach. I use my Instant Pot so often because it saves me steps like this, so I use shortcuts like frozen foods, as often as I can. It doesn't change the flavor of this recipe, and it turns out creamy and delicious in less than 30 minutes.

But I also do that because it's the little trick you need to know, the one that keeps your seafood from overcooking in the pressure cooker.

I have found that starting with frozen seafood is often the best way to get perfectly cooked, not overdone seafood in your Instant Pot or other Electric pressure cookers.

Use Pot-in-Pot Cooking

The other trick I have found is that seafood invariably does better when cooked Pot-in-Pot. Elevating the fish away from the hot liner retards cooking and results in a perfectly well-cooked piece of fish. I have another recipe for an Instant Pot Ginger Scallion Fish that uses the same trick, as does my Easiest Ever shrimp curry recipe. 

So don't be afraid to try seafood in your pressure cooker. Follow this Fish Saag recipe exactly as written, and you can start improvising in no time at all to get perfectly cooked seafood from your Instant Pot.

Ingredients You'll Need

For The Sauce

• Onion
• Tomatoes
• Full-Fat Coconut Milk
• Minced Ginger
• Minced Garlic
• Garam Masala
• Tumeric
• Cayenne Pepper
• Kosher Salt
• Frozen Spinach

For The Fish

• Haddock fillets
• Tumeric
• Kosher Salt

How To Make Fish Curry

1. Set out the fish on the kitchen counter to defrost and proceed with the steps listed below. By the time you gather all the ingredients and get to the fish, it should be somewhat defrosted and ready for you.
2. Blend together the onions, tomatoes ginger, and garlic. Pour this sauce into the inner liner of the Instant Pot.    
3. Stir in the salt, cayenne, turmeric, and garam masala. Use the 1/4 cup of water to wash out the blender jar and pour that last bit of goodness into the pot. 
4. Add in the frozen spinach and stir. The spinach or greens are what make this a saag.   
5. Place a steamer rack on top of this sauce. 
6. For the Fish: Rub the fish cubes with oil, salt, and turmeric. Place the fish on a sheet of aluminum foil and fold the sheet over on all sides to make a securely-wrapped package. Place this package on top of the steamer rack.   
7. Cook for 5 Minutes at high pressure.  
8. Allow it to release pressure naturally for 5 mins and then release all remaining pressure. 
9. Very carefully lift up the package of fish, open one side of it, and tilt it so that all the cooking liquids pour into the sauce below. Set the package of fish aside. (You are doing this so that you don't break up the fish as you proceed to the next step which asks you to mix the sauce well.) 
10. Pour in the coconut milk and stir well until it is well incorporated. Only once this is done will you carefully open the package of fish and tilt the pieces of fish into the spinach saag. Serve with rice, naan, cauliflower rice, or zoodles.   

How Long Does Fish Saag Last?

Typically, fish saag can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days in an airtight container. It's important to cool the dish down quickly after cooking and store it in the refrigerator as soon as possible.

If you want to store the fish saag for a longer period, you can freeze it for up to 2-3 months. Make sure to transfer the dish into a freezer-safe container and label it with the date of freezing. When ready to eat, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator and reheat thoroughly before consuming.

What To Serve With Fish Curry

There are many different dishes that complement this fish curry nicely. Here are a few of my favorite things to serve with it:

• Rice- Fish curry is often served with rice, which helps to soak up the delicious sauce and provide a neutral base to balance the flavors.
• Naan- Another classic accompaniment to curries is bread, such as naan or roti. These can be used to scoop up the curry sauce and add some texture to the meal.
• Vegetables- A simple side of steamed or roasted vegetables, such as broccoli, carrots, or green beans, can provide some crunch and balance the flavors of the curry.
• Salad- A fresh salad with a tangy dressing can provide a refreshing contrast to the rich and spicy flavors of the curry.
• Chutney or pickles- Spicy or tangy chutneys and pickles can add some zing to the meal and help cut through the richness of the curry.

More Instant Pot Seafood Recipes

No matter if you're a fan of seafood and can't live without the convenience of the Instant Pot, check out some of my other tasty recipes:

• Nigerian Fried Rice
• Low Country Boil
• Shrimp Risotto

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