50 Easy and Delicious Salmon Recipes

50 Salmon Recipes to Make for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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There aren’t many foods that can claim to be healthy (all those omega-3 fatty acids, dontcha know), delicious and ready to eat in under 20 minutes. Here, 50 tasty salmon recipes to make with this magical ingredient.

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Liz Andrew/Erin McDowell

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Baked Sesame-Ginger Salmon in Parchment

Ready in 30 minutes and with no pots or pans required.

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Climbing Grier Mountain

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Farmers’ Market Sockeye Salmon Nachos

Oh hey, new game night go-to.

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Sheet Pan Eggs with Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese and Dill

Liz Andrew/Erin McDowell

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Sheet Pan Eggs with Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese and Dill

Introducing the easiest (and tastiest) way to dish up brunch for a crowd.

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Liz Andrew/Erin McDowell

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Salmon Burgers

A lighter take on a classic.

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Melangery

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Salmon Soufflé

Looks impressive, but it’s actually super easy to make.

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One Pan Roasted Salmon with Potatoes and Romaine1

Liz Andrew/Erin McDowell

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One-Pan Roasted Salmon with Potatoes and Romaine

Delicious, nutritious and only one pan to wash? Our dream dinner.

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Liz Andrew/Erin McDowell

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Salmon BLT

Trust us, you’ll love this fresh take on an old favorite.

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Mango Avocado Soba Noodles with Sesame Salmon Poke

Half Baked Harvest

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Mango Avocado Soba Noodles with Sesame Salmon Poke

An easy (and delicious) way to get in on the poké trend.

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Damn Delicious

9/50

Sheet Pan Teriyaki Salmon

With all those bright colors, you just know it’s super healthy.

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Gimme Some Oven

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Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Pastries

Who says finger food can’t be classy?

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The Stay at Home Chef

11/50

5 Ingredient Baked Salmon

It doesn’t get much easier than this, folks.

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Creamy garlic butter tuscan salmon recipe

Cafe Delites

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Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Salmon

Flavored with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach and Parmesan.

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Grilled Salmon and Butter Lettuce Taco Wraps with Avocado Sauce

Paleo Newbie

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Grilled Salmon & Butter Lettuce Taco Wraps with Avocado Sauce

And it’s Paleo-friendly.

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Caramelized Onion Hummus with Smoked Salmon

Healthy Nibbles and Bits

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Caramelized Onion Hummus with Smoked Salmon

We didn’t think our favorite dip could get any better and yet...

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Salmon Satay with Peanut Dipping Sauce Recipe

Inquiring Chef

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Thai-Style Salmon Satay

With a peanut dipping sauce.

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Table for Two

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Salmon Ceviche

A fresh and flavorful appetizer or light lunch.

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Corn Chip Crusted Southwestern Salmon Cakes with Creamy Lemon Chili Sauce

Averie Cooks

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Corn Chip-Crusted Southwestern Salmon Cakes with Creamy Lemon Chili Sauce

Key ingredient: Fritos

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Salmon Mushroom Tartines with Basil Avocado Mayo

The Fit Kitchen

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Salmon Mushroom Tartines with Basil Avocado Mayo

You’re going to want to slather all your sandwiches with this tasty spread.

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Simply Quinoa

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Honey, Almond & Quinoa Crusted Salmon

A little bit crunchy, a little bit sweet and on the table in 20 minutes.

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Saving Dessert

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Salmon Chowder

Pure comfort in a bowl.

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Grilled Salmon Cobb Salad with Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing

Whole and Heavenly Oven

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Grilled Salmon Cobb Salad with Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing

Taste the rainbow.

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Kara Lydon The Foodie Dietitian

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Greek Salmon Gyros with Beet Tzatziki

A taste of the Med in every bite.

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Foodie Crush

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Smoked Salmon Spread

To be piled on top of toasted bread, crackers or veggies.

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Salt and Lavender

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Salmon Pasta with a Creamy Garlic Sauce

Excuse us while we wipe the drool off our computer.

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Caribbean Jerk Salmon Bowl with Mango Salsa

Pinch of Yum

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Caribbean Jerk Salmon Bowl with Mango Salsa

Feel-good food at its best.

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Proud Italian Cook

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Sesame Crusted Salmon Nicoise Salad

Tuna, schmuna.

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The Krooked Spoon

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Marinated Salmon and Quinoa Maki Rolls with Thai Kombucha Dipping Sauce

Your friends will be so impressed.

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The Purple Ladle

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Baked Salmon Risotto

Cooked in the oven means there’s no need to watch the pot and stir every 30 seconds.

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Green Tea Marinated Salmon with Asian Slaw

Kara Lydon The Foodie Dietitian

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Green Tea Marinated Salmon with Asian Slaw

You may have mixed feelings about drinking the stuff, but it works wonders on salmon.

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Scrummy Lane

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Salmon Fish Pie

Crispy and then creamy, but always dreamy.

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Eat in my Kitchen

31/50

Salt Baked Salmon

A serious showstopper.

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Jo Cooks

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Maple Soy Grilled Salmon Steaks

Fillets are usually thicker on one end, whereas steaks are more uniform which allows for more even cooking.

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The Nourished Caveman

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Salmon and Avocado Boats

One low-carb breakfast, coming up.

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Spoon Fork Bacon

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Almond and Coconut Crusted Salmon Bites

There’s no way you’ll be able to stop at just one.

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Eat Live Run

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Slow Roasted Salmon

Aka how never to overcook salmon again.

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Table For Two

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Smoked Salmon and Burrata Pizza

There’s nothing about this we don’t love.

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Spend With Pennies

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Baked Lemon Butter Salmon Pasta

That’s what we call fuss-free dining.

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Spoon Fork Bacon

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Smoked Salmon Carpaccio

For when you want to impress your guests.

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The View From Great Island

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Creamy Lemon Dill Salmon

With shallots, wine, capers, heavy cream and fresh herbs? Sign. Us. Up.

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Smoked Salmon Creme Fraiche Tart with a Cornmeal Millet Crust

A Sweet Spoonful

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Smoked Salmon Crème Fraîche Tart with Cornmeal Millet Crust

Serve with a side salad and, hey, presto.

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White Wine Herb Poached Wild Salmon with Warm Brussels Sprouts and Haricot Vert Salad

A Better Happier St Sebastian

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White Wine Herb Poached Wild Salmon

With warm Brussels sprouts and a haricot vert salad.

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Spoon Fork Bacon

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Cheesy Smoked Salmon Wraps

Just four ingredients, guys.

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Climbing Grier Mountain

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Stacked Coho Salmon Enchilada

Don’t skimp on the cheese.

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Erin McDowell

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Lemon-Dill Cured Salmon

Your bagel is going to love this.

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The View From Great Island

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Rainbow Salmon Skewers

Tastes as good as it looks.

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Easy Smoked Salmon Breakfast Wrap Recipe

Two Healthy Kitchens

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Easy Smoked Salmon Breakfast Wrap

Start your day off right.

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I Am a Food Blog

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Smoked Salmon and Avocado Summer Rolls

To be enjoyed all year-round.

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Salmon Bowl with Farro Black Beans and Tahini Dressing

Liz Andrew/Erin McDowell

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Salmon Bowl with Farro, Black Beans and Tahini Dressing

A bowl full of goodness.

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Grilled Salmon Tacos with Cilantro Crema

The View From Great Island

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Grilled Salmon Tacos with Cilantro Crema

Lay all the fixings out on the table and let people serve themselves.

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Honey Mustard Salmon In Foil Recipe 6 11

Gimme Some Oven

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Honey Mustard Salmon in Foil

All the flavor; none of the cleanup.

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50 Salmon Recipes to Make for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Baked Sesame-Ginger Salmon in Parchment

Farmers’ Market Sockeye Salmon Nachos

Sheet Pan Eggs with Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese and Dill

Salmon Burgers

Salmon Soufflé

One-Pan Roasted Salmon with Potatoes and Romaine

Salmon BLT

Mango Avocado Soba Noodles with Sesame Salmon Poke

Sheet Pan Teriyaki Salmon

Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Pastries

5 Ingredient Baked Salmon

Creamy Garlic Butter Tuscan Salmon

Grilled Salmon & Butter Lettuce Taco Wraps with Avocado Sauce

Caramelized Onion Hummus with Smoked Salmon

Thai-Style Salmon Satay

Salmon Ceviche

Corn Chip-Crusted Southwestern Salmon Cakes with Creamy Lemon Chili Sauce

Salmon Mushroom Tartines with Basil Avocado Mayo

Honey, Almond & Quinoa Crusted Salmon

Salmon Chowder

Grilled Salmon Cobb Salad with Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing

Greek Salmon Gyros with Beet Tzatziki

Smoked Salmon Spread

Salmon Pasta with a Creamy Garlic Sauce

Caribbean Jerk Salmon Bowl with Mango Salsa

Sesame Crusted Salmon Nicoise Salad

Marinated Salmon and Quinoa Maki Rolls with Thai Kombucha Dipping Sauce

Baked Salmon Risotto

Green Tea Marinated Salmon with Asian Slaw

Salmon Fish Pie

Salt Baked Salmon

Maple Soy Grilled Salmon Steaks

Salmon and Avocado Boats

Almond and Coconut Crusted Salmon Bites

Slow Roasted Salmon

Smoked Salmon and Burrata Pizza

Baked Lemon Butter Salmon Pasta

Smoked Salmon Carpaccio

Creamy Lemon Dill Salmon

Smoked Salmon Crème Fraîche Tart with Cornmeal Millet Crust

White Wine Herb Poached Wild Salmon

Cheesy Smoked Salmon Wraps

Stacked Coho Salmon Enchilada

Lemon-Dill Cured Salmon

Rainbow Salmon Skewers

Easy Smoked Salmon Breakfast Wrap

Smoked Salmon and Avocado Summer Rolls

Salmon Bowl with Farro, Black Beans and Tahini Dressing

Grilled Salmon Tacos with Cilantro Crema

Honey Mustard Salmon in Foil

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