When you want a filling meal, try these easy salmon dinner recipes. From a simple, one-pan roasted salmon with veggies to a saucy dinner over rice or pasta, these healthy salmon recipes need just 30 minutes or less of active cooking time.
No matter if you bake, pan-fry, poach, or grill your salmon, you won't get bored. Choose between teriyaki salmon, air fryer salmon, or salmon casserole, and impress your whole family with these quick and easy meal ideas.
What To Serve With Salmon Recipe?
Salmon tastes great with simple sides like salads, rice, roasted veggies, or mashed potatoes, sauteed spinach, asparagus and cauliflower.
Easy Salmon Dinner Recipes
Mediterranean Salmon Avocado Salad
Craving a healthy and delicious salad recipe? Try our salmon avocado salad, featuring a perfect blend of fresh flavors and juicy salmon.
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EASY Salmon Burger With Sauce
Crispy Salmon Patties with a juicy and tender center. Learn how to make no-fail salmon burgers each time with your choice of add-ons.
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Hot Honey Salmon
Sweet, spicy, and irresistibly tender, these Oven Roasted Hot Honey Salmon Bites are perfect for quick dinners or meal prep. Ready in under 30 minutes with minimal cleanup!
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Baked Salmon Romesco
This oven baked salmon Romesco is easy and incredibly flavorful. Fancy enough for company, this simple fish recipe boasts zesty bold flavors and ready in less than 20 minutes!
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Garlic Butter Salmon In Air Fryer
This easy garlic butter salmon in an air fryer consists of wild salmon fillets coated in garlic butter and simple seasonings, with the health benefits of being cooked in an air fryer with little oil.
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Salmon Pesto Pasta Bake
This salmon pesto pasta bake is perfect for any occasion. It’s quick and easy to make, and it’s sure to please even the pickiest of eaters.rnServe this pasta bake hot or cold. #pastabake #salmon
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Salmon Casserole
Baked Salmon Casserole is a delicious pasta-free bake that combines salmon and vegetables in a creamy sauce for a hearty yet low-carb meal option your whole family will love.
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Easy Balsamic Salmon with Strawberry Salsa
Celebrate summer’s best ingredients with this quick and simple balsamic roasted salmon with strawberry salsa! Includes how-to photos.
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Salmon Patties
Delicious skillet fried salmon patties. Make them with fresh or canned salmon!
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Salmon Caesar Salad
Salmon Caesar Salad is an upgraded twist on a classic, with butter lettuce, homemade dressing, the best croutons, and luscious avocado slices.
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Teriyaki Salmon
Teriyaki salmon is a flavorful salmon recipe that can be grilled, cooked on the stove, or oven baked. This makes an easy weeknight dinner!
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Easy Beet Cured Salmon
Want to add a touch of gourmet to your next meal? This Beet Cured Salmon recipe is just what you need! With its vibrant color and delicate flavor, beet cured salmon is a show-stopping dish
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Salmon Sushi Bake
This salmon sushi bake is a delicious twist on traditional sushi - made with flaky salmon, sushi rice, and flavorful toppings.
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Creamy Lemon Salmon Pasta
This creamy lemon salmon pasta is a delightful combination of pasta, succulent salmon, and a creamy lemon sauce.
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Sheet Pan Maple Glazed Salmon with Vegetables
This Sheet Pan Maple Glazed Salmon and Vegetables dinner is ready to serve in under 30 minutes from start to finish.
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Oven Baked Salmon
If you’re looking for a quick, easy, and healthy dinner, this oven baked salmon recipe will not disappoint. It is a perfect weeknight dinner staple!
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Thai Curry Salmon Gluten Free Ramen
This tasty gluten free ramen recipe features sweet & spicy Thai curry salmon over savory gluten free ramen noodles. Packed with flavor in every bite!
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Salmon Alfredo
Salmon Alfredo is what’s for dinner tonight! Enjoy a luxurious Italian meal in only 20 minutes with our recipe for salmon fettuccine alfredo.
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Spicy Salmon Marinade
This spicy salmon marinade recipe makes the most flavorful salmon, made with soy sauce, spicy brown mustard, chili flakes and more. Super easy to make.
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Salmon Oscar
This classic Salmon Oscar pairs salmon with lump crab, asparagus and a rich Béarnaise sauce for a simple, yet out of this world meal!
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Sheet Pan Greek Salmon and Veggies
This easy Greek Salmon recipe features tender, flakey fish smothered in a flavorful Greek marinade and cooked on one pan in the oven!
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Flaky Orange & Honey Glazed Salmon with Ginger
This orange glazed salmon is easy, healthy & delicious. The salmon comes out tender and flavorful, and the marinade bakes with it in the pan!
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The Best 10-Minute Crispy-Skinned Blackened Salmon
Blackened salmon is so easy to make and the crispy skin is life-changing! In just 10 minutes, you too can be feasting on this flavorful, healthy dinner!
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Old Bay and Honey Butter Roasted Salmon Fillets - Little Black Skillet
You’re going to love this honey butter Old Bay salmon recipe. An easy glaze creates the perfect balance of salty and sweet.
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Healthy Teriyaki Salmon Bowl
This nutrient-packed Teriyaki Salmon Bowl recipe has it all: fresh colorful veggies, healthy grains, and tender flaky salmon for a nice dose of protein and omega-3.
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Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus | Get Inspired Everyday!
This Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus recipe is quick and easy to make and a great gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo dinner everyone loves.
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Blackened Salmon Tacos with Mango Salsa
Flavorful blackened salmon tacos with mango salsa are a healthy dinner for any time of year! They can be made on the stovetop or the grill.
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Baked Salmon with Yogurt Dill Sauce
This easy baked Salmon with Yogurt Dill Sauce is made with creamy Greek yogurt, lots of lemon, garlic, and fresh dill.
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Honey Sriracha Salmon
Make Honey Sriracha Salmon in under 30 minutes! This recipe is a perfect blend of sweet and spicy, and can be prepared in an air fryer.
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Blackened Salmon Bowl with Creamy Jalapeño Salsa
Healthy tex-mex bowl, Blackened Salmon Bowl with Creamy Jalapeño Salsa is a nutritious dinner in under 30 minutes.
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Mediterranean Style Salmon Recipe
Mediterranean Style Salmon - Delicious and Healthy! Since finding out that I like salmon (specifically Northwest Salmon) I’ve been enjoying experimenting
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Air Fryer Salmon Bites
These easy Air fryer Salmon Bites are marinated in a glistening teriyaki sauce and air fried until crispy edges are formed and the insides are tender and flaky. These little bites are a great twist on your everyday salmon whether as an appetizer or a main dish!
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Best Air Fryer Salmon Recipe: Bang Bang Salmon - The Instant Pot Table
Discover the perfect blend of spicy and creamy with our Bang Bang Air Fryer Salmon recipe, a quick and delicious meal for any day of the week.
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Salmon Carbonara - My Gorgeous Recipes
Salmon Carbonara, a quick and easy midweek recipe that is ready in 15 minutes. Why not a dinner date for Valentine’s Day?
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Finnish Salmon Soup
This traditional Finnish Salmon Soup Recipe, Lohikeitto, is hearty and comforting. Packed with fresh salmon, potatoes, leeks, dill, carrots, and warm spices in a creamy broth, this soup comes together in under 30 minutes, with just a handful of ingredients.
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Can I Eat Salmon Every Day?
Many people worry about eating fish every day because of mercury, but salmon has very low mercury levels, so it’s safe to eat daily.
For the best nutrition, choose wild-caught salmon instead of farm-raised (Atlantic salmon).
How Should I Season Salmon?
Seasoning salmon is quick and easy. Pour olive oil on top of the fillets and rub it in with your fingers.
Add salt, black pepper, dried herbs, and onion/garlic powder.
For a spicy kick, use smoked paprika, chili powder, or cumin.
Do You Eat Salmon Skin?
Yes, salmon skin is safe and tasty when cooked right. Use a cast iron skillet to make it extra crispy!
What Temperature Should Salmon Be Cooked?
Salmon should reach an internal temperature of 125°F (rather than 145°F), measured at the thickest part with a meat thermometer. It’s done when it flakes easily with a fork.
If you cook salmon to 145°F it will be well-done and a little too dry.
Check out these great salmon recipes—they’re healthy and family-friendly. Enjoy!
What Are Good Flavor Pairings for Salmon?
Salmon is incredibly versatile and pairs well with a variety of flavors. I love using simple garlic and onion powder to enhance salmon flavor.
🧂 For salty options, try using lower-sodium soy sauce, tamari, or miso paste.
🍯 Sweet flavors like honey, brown sugar, maple syrup, and orange juice work wonderfully with salmon.
🍋 If you prefer sour notes, fresh lemon or lime juice, apple cider vinegar, and white wine vinegar are excellent choices.
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