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Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs + Hard Boiled Egg Snacks 3 Ways (Paleo, Whole30, Keto)

Learn how to make Instant Pot hard boiled eggs that’s perfect and easy to peel every time, plus 3 simple and healthy snack ideas you can make with them!

I love my deviled eggs (case in point: pickle deviled eggs, bacon ranch deviled eggs, and beet deviled eggs). However, sometimes I’m lazy and I don’t feel like dealing with mashing the yolks and putting them back in the whites. So I’ve been snacking on these super duper easy egg snacks that are Whole30 and keto-friendly, and not only are they super yummy, they are really pretty to serve over the holidays!

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Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

To make your life even easier, I highly recommend making hard boiled eggs in the Instant Pot! Not only is it quick and simple to do, the eggs come out consistently perfect every time. Best of all, somehow the eggs are so easy to peel without the shell sticking to the whites. I don’t think I’ll ever make hard boiled eggs any other way.

Cook Time Variations

For this specific recipe, I decided to leave the yolks slightly soft in the center since I’m not making deviled eggs.I love soft yolks in general and this texture pairs so well with the various toppings I used in the hard boiled egg snacks especially well.

However, if you prefer true hard boiled eggs without any softness, make sure to let the Instant Pot naturally release pressure for 5 minutes instead of quick releasing like I did. This will help the yolk cook more so you can achieve your desired result.

Get Creative with Your Toppings

After you make the Instant Pot hard boiled eggs, it’s time to make hard boiled egg snacks! I provided 3 of my favorite topping combinations that I’ve been enjoying, but of course, you can get creative and make your own topping combos as well.

I think I’ll be serving these snacks over the holidays as an appetizer while we wait for the turkey or ham to cook. Not only are they super tasty and full of healthy fats, they pop with color on the table making it so festive for special occasions!

Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs + Hard Boiled Egg Snacks 3 Ways (Paleo, Whole30, Keto)

Learn how to make Instant Pot hard boiled eggs that's perfect and easy to peel every time, plus 3 simple and healthy snack ideas you can make with them!

Course Appetizer, Snack

Prep Time 1 minute

Cook Time 5 minutes

Pressurizing time 10 minutes

Total Time 6 minutes

Author Jean Choi

Ingredients

Instant Pot Soft Boiled Eggs

1 cup water
2-12 eggs
Ice bath

Mustard Salmon Eggs

Hard boiled eggs
Dijon mustard
Smoked salmon cut into small pieces
Fresh dill

Prosciutto Mayo Eggs

Hard boiled eggs
Paleo mayonnaise
Prosciutto sliced cut into small pieces
Pickles cut into small chunks

Bacon Ranch Eggs

Hard boiled eggs
Ranch dressing
Bacon bits
Radish cut into small pieces

Instructions

Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

Pour water into the Instant Pot, and place a steamer basket or the trivet it came with over the water.
Place the eggs on the steamer basket or the trivet.
Close the lid, and make the sure the pressure valve is set to Sealing.
Cook on high on Manual for 5 minutes, and prepare an ice bath.
Once it beeps to a finish, quick release the pressure.*
Immediately transfer the eggs to the ice bath and let it cool for at least 5 minutes.
Peel the eggs when you are ready to eat them. They should be peel easily!

Hard Boiled Egg Snacks 3 Ways

Slice the hard boiled eggs in half.
Top each half with the ingredients listed for each egg snack. The amount depends on your taste preference!
You can store hard boiled eggs and egg snacks in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Notes

*This quick release method will make hard boiled eggs that are slightly soft in the center, which are better to make the 3 snack recipes. For full hard boiled eggs, naturally release pressure for 5 minutes before opening the lid.

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Mustard Dill Walnut Crusted Alaska Salmon (Paleo, Whole30, Keto) [VIDEO]

This post was sponsored by Alaska Seafood as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

This paleo and Whole30-friendly Mustard Dill Walnut Crusted Alaska Salmon is ready in less than 30 minutes and you’ll love the crunchy crust packed with a ton of flavor!

I think I found a new favorite way to enjoy salmon! I’ve never had walnut crusted salmon before making this version, and I thought I would try something new in honor of Wild Alaska Salmon Day coming up on August 10th. I’m so glad I did because I’m in love with the crunchy topping in combination with the yummy salmon filet.

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Mustard Dill Walnut Crusted Alaska Salmon Recipe

This recipe super easy to make, while being healthy and delicious. It’s paleo, Whole30, and keto-friendly, and the combination of spices in the walnut crust gives the Alaska salmon a ton of flavor.

Chopped walnuts are combined with fresh dill, paprika, onion power, salt and pepper, and this delicious savory combo is pressed on top of Alaska salmon filets which have been spread thinly with dijon mustard. The whole thing is then baked to golden crispy perfection, and you have a fantastic meal to serve alongside your favorite veggies and sides.

Choosing the Best Quality Salmon

One of my top priorities when I cook anything is the quality of ingredients I’m using, and it’s no exception when it comes to salmon. The first thing I look for on the label is to always make sure that they are wild-caught over farm raised. Next, I like to choose Alaska salmon to ensure I’m eating the highest quality fish.

Why Alaska Salmon?

Seafood from Alaska is always sustainable and wild, and their high quality seafood is available all year round whether fresh or frozen.
The natural environment of Alaska produces salmon that is full of beneficial vitamins and minerals, with a high dose of anti-inflammatory Omega-3 fatty acids.
Frozen Alaska salmon also contain those healthy nutrients and are just as tasty as fresh, because they are flash frozen at the time of harvest to maintain the utmost purity and freshness.
Alaska salmon is harvested by fishermen who follow the most sustainable practices to ensure the highest quality and best tasting seafood.

To learn more about Alaska salmon and their awesome benefits and sustainability practices, read all about it in the Ultimate Guide to Wild Alaska Salmon.

Where to Find Alaska Salmon

I found that it was relatively easy to find wild Alaska Salmon around me. You can find them at Whole Foods and Sprouts either fresh or frozen all throughout the year. But if you have trouble locating them at your grocery store, make sure to ask for it at the seafood counter. I even like to ask servers at restaurants before ordering any kind of seafood dish.

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Mustard Dill Walnut Crusted Alaska Salmon (Paleo, Whole30, Keto)

This paleo and Whole30-friendly Mustard Dill Walnut Crusted Alaska Salmon is ready in less than 30 minutes and you'll love the crunchy crust packed with a ton of flavor!

Course Main Course

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings servings

Calories 375kcal

Author Jean Choi

Ingredients

4 wild Alaska sockeye salmon filets boneless
2 tbsp dijon mustard
Lemon juice for garnish

Dill Walnut Topping

1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Pat dry the salmon and lay out the filets on the parchment paper, skin side down.
Brush the tops of the salmon with mustard.
In a separate bowl, combine the ingredients for the dill walnut topping and mix together.
Press the topping on the salmon, using the mustard to help it stick.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the salmon, until the fish is flaky.
Sprinkle with lemon juice before serving.

Nutrition

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5 Minute Broiled Salmon

This healthy broiled salmon recipe takes only 5 minutes to cook, and there’s barely any prep work. Such an easy peasy weeknight meal!

There was a time in my life when I avoided cooking any kind of fish (unless it came in a can). Fish just seemed intimidating and complicated to me, so I only ate them at restaurants or when my mom would cook for me. It seems so silly now because I finally realize that fish is one of the easiest and the quickest meals to prepare, and they are absolutely delicious with some simple spices and a bit of acid like vinegar or lemon juice.

Salmon is my favorite and I try to cook it once a week at home. Now that it’s summer, and the temperature has been hitting the 90s consistently, I want to spend the least amount of time in the kitchen next to a heat source. This is why I love this broiled salmon because it takes 5 minutes to cook, with minimal prep work. I just put together a big raw salad as a side and we are good to go for dinner. My kind of meal.

You can make this 5 minute broiled salmon in any kind of pan, but it’ll work THE BEST on a cast iron skillet. Cast iron skillets retain and distribute heat beautifully, and make the crispiest salmon skin. Some people don’t like to eat the skin, but it’s my favorite part. The husband actually thinks it’s gross, which I don’t mind at all, because I’ll happily eat his portion. More for me.

If you are looking for the easiest recipe on a weeknight, this broiled salmon recipe is a delicious choice. Plus, it doesn’t hurt that you are getting a good dose of healthy omega-3 fatty acids which reduce inflammation and keep your brain happy!

5 Minute Broiled Salmon

Prep Time 3 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 8 minutes

Ingredients

2 tsp coconut or avocado oil
1-1 1/2 lb wild salmon filets, skin on
1/2 tsp sea salt, divided
1/4 tsp black pepper (omit for AIP)
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp garlic powder (omit for low-FODMAP)
Juice from 1/2 lemon

Instructions

Turn oven on to broil and set the oven rack about 5-6 inches from the heat source.
Heat coconut or avocado oil in a cast iron skillet (or an oven-safe non-stick pan) over high heat for 3 minutes or until the cooking surface very hot. This step is necessary if you want crispy salmon skin.
In the meantime, pat dry the salmon filets.
Season the skin side with 1/4 tsp sea salt. Then turn over the filets so they are skin side down and season the top with the rest of the sea salt, black pepper, oregano, and garlic powder.
Once ready, place the salmon filets in the skillet, skin side down. They should sizzle as they touch the skillet.
Immediately move the skillet into the oven and broil for 5 minutes.**
Remove from oven and squeeze lemon juice over the filets before serving.

Notes

**If your salmon is on a thicker side, you may need to extend the broil time to 6 minutes.

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