Almond and Dijon tilapia is a 10-minute Instant Pot dinner that tastes far more elegant than its ingredient list suggests. Mild tilapia fillets get a brush of sharp Dijon and a crust of sliced almonds that toasts gently as the fish steams.
Almond and Dijon Tilapia
(Total Time: 10 MIN| Serves: 4)
Ingredients:
1 cup (240 ml) Water
1 tsp (5 ml) Olive Oil
4 Tilapia Fillets
2 tbsp. (30 ml) Dijon Mustard
¼ tsp Pepper
2/3 cup (720 ml) sliced Almonds
Directions:
- Pour the water into your Instant Pot.
- Whisk together the mustard, oil, and pepper.
- Brush over the tilapia fillets.
- Coat the tilapia with almond slices and place on the rack.
- Close the lid and set the IP to MANUAL.
- Cook on High for 5 minutes.
- Do a quick pressure release.
- Serve and enjoy!
Per Serving (Calories 327| Total Fats 15g | Net Carbs 1.3g | Protein 46g |Fiber: 2.8g)
Pro Tips
- Whisk the Dijon, olive oil, and pepper until smooth so it brushes on evenly and glues the almond slices to the fillets.
- Press the almonds gently into the mustard layer — they steam into place and give every bite its nutty crunch.
- Five minutes at high pressure is plenty; the fillets finish cooking during the quick release.
- Pat the tilapia dry before brushing so the mustard base clings instead of sliding off wet fish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use another white fish?
Yes — cod, haddock, or sole all take the Dijon and almond crust the same way. Adjust the pressure time a minute or two for thicker fillets.
Will the almonds stay crunchy?
They steam more than toast in the pressure cooker, so expect a tender-nutty bite. For crunch, toast the almond slices separately and scatter them on top.
Can I make this without mustard?
The Dijon is what holds the crust on and sharpens the mild fish, but you could use a thin layer of olive oil and lemon instead.
How do I know the tilapia is cooked?
It should flake easily with a fork and turn opaque. Five minutes at high pressure plus a quick release lands it right on the mark.
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Ingredients
Method
- Pour the water into your Instant Pot.
- Whisk together the mustard, oil, and pepper.
- Brush over the tilapia fillets.
- Coat the tilapia with almond slices and place on the rack.
- Close the lid and set the IP to MANUAL.
- Cook on High for 5 minutes.
- Do a quick pressure release.
- Serve and enjoy! Per Serving (Calories 327| Total Fats 15g | Net Carbs 1.3g | Protein 46g |Fiber: 2.8g)
