The 27 Best Salmon Dishes for Every Occasion
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
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Salmon is a delicious, healthy, and hearty fish that works with a variety of cooking styles and ingredients. Whether you are looking for a grilled salmon dinner for a special occasion, a roasted salmon dinner for weeknights, or just a tasty quick seared salmon for lunch, these 27 best salmon recipes are sure to please.
From an easy baked salmon in foil to a healthy air fryer salmon and everything in between, these salmon dishes will have you hooked. With flavors ranging from Italian-inspired to classic American comfort, you’ll have plenty of recipes to choose from. Plus, the salmon recipes are all quick and easy to make, and are full of delicious, healthy ingredients.
So get ready to get creative in the kitchen and explore the best salmon dishes.
Diethood
Pan Seared Salmon with Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce
Quick, delicious, bright, and creamy salmon dinner prepared in just one skillet and served with an incredible lemon garlic cream sauce.
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Cooking Light
Make This Grilled Salmon With Tomato-Avocado Salsa In 20 Minutes
Here we combine two of the our favorite early-summer ingredients—cherry tomatoes and fresh basil—into a fresh take salsa. For the crispiest skin , be sure your grill grates are very clean and the grill is preheated for at least 15 minutes. Avocado adds creaminess and a punch of gut-healthy prebiotic...
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Natasha's Kitchen
Baked Salmon with Garlic and Dijon
Baked salmon with garlic and dijon is juicy, flaky and flavorful. An easy, excellent 20-minute salmon recipe. Learn how to bake perfect salmon every time!
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$3.24
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Eating Well
Garlic Butter-Roasted Salmon with Potatoes & Asparagus
This one-pan salmon and potatoes recipe makes a healthy and satisfying weeknight dinner. Find out how to make this easy and delicious sheet-pan meal.
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$7.63
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Once Upon A Chef
Restaurant-Style Pan-Seared Salmon
Golden-crisp on top and just barely cooked in the center, this pan seared salmon is easy to make and elegant to serve.
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$3.06
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Eating Well
Sheet-Pan Salmon with Sweet Potatoes & Broccoli
The vibrant combo of cheese, cilantro, chili, and lime—inspired by Mexican street corn—makes this salmon sheet-pan dinner burst with flavor.
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$7.48
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Featured Recipe
Cooklist AI
Sensational Summer Grilled Salmon
Treat yourself to a succulent and healthy grilled salmon dish, perfect for those warm summer evenings. With an aromatic blend of seasonings accompanied by a mouthwatering grilled finish, you'll have your next go-to summer entree ready in just 15 minutes!
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15 min
TOTAL TIME
186
CALORIES
$2.21
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Ingredients
Directions
6 STEPS
1
Mix garlic powder, kosher salt, dried parsley, dried minced onion, and dried basil in a small bowl to create your seasoning mix.
2
Rub the salmon fillet with olive oil and then sprinkle it with the seasoning mix, ensuring an even coat.
3
Preheat your grill, grill pan, or gas grill to medium heat.
4
Place the seasoned salmon on the grill, skin-side down.
5
Cover and grill the salmon for 4-6 minutes per side, adjusting the cooking time based on the thickness of the fillet.
6
Once the salmon flakes easily with a fork, remove it from the grill and let it rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
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The Recipe Critic
Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa
Salmon that gets grilled in the best spice rub and topped with a fresh avocado salsa.
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20 min
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$4.73
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Well Seasoned
Slow Baked Salmon with Herb Shallot Butter
Weeknight slow baked salmon cooks slowly at a low temperature leaving the fish incredibly moist and tender throughout. As the herb shallot compound butter melts, it seeps into the salmon, flavoring the fish with shallots, lemon zest, and fresh herbs. A simple, yet elegant salmon recipe any night of ...
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25 min
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$2.93
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Savory Online
Roasted Salmon, Potatoes & Asparagus with Tzatziki
Create a well-rounded meal on an elegant plate with this recipe for Tzatziki-topped salmon, potatoes and asparagus. Everything is roasted in the oven at the same time, so nothing could be easier, yet the result is fancy enough for a dinner party.
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50 min
TOTAL TIME
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CALORIES
$3.61
PER SERVING
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Delish
Poached Salmon
Poached Salmon from Delish.com is simple and satisfying.
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4
20 min
TOTAL TIME
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CALORIES
$4.09
PER SERVING
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The Paleo Running Momma
Baked Salmon in Foil with Garlic, Rosemary and Thyme {Whole30, Keto}
This Baked Salmon in Foil with Garlic, Rosemary and Thyme is easy and out of this world delicious! An simple mix of melted ghee, garlic and fresh herbs give this salmon fillet tons of flavor and a high oven temp even gets the skin a little crispy! It's perfect with all your favorite holiday side di...
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$3.32
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Sweet Peas and Saffron
Perfect Air Fryer Salmon
Air fryer salmon cooks quickly and has a slight crust on the outside, but is tender on the inside. With a delicious rub, this salmon recipe can be on your table in 15 minutes!
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17 min
TOTAL TIME
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CALORIES
$3.15
PER SERVING
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Dinner at the Zoo
Grilled Salmon
This grilled salmon is coated in a flavorful marinade then grilled until golden brown. A super easy dinner option that will earn you rave reviews! This salmon can also be baked, broiled or pan seared.
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25 min
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$3.20
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Cooking Classy
Pan Seared Salmon with Creamy Garlic Dijon Sauce
This is such a flavorful, elegant salmon recipe that anyone can pull off. It's comes together so quickly yet it's sure to impress anyone. Pan seared salmon is perfectly delicious on it's own but when you add a bright dijon sauce like this it takes it to a whole new level!
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20 min
TOTAL TIME
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CALORIES
$3.33
PER SERVING
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Good Housekeeping
Seared Salmon With Charred Green Beans
Seared Salmon With Charred Green Beans is a 5-ingredient recipe: salmon, green beans, garlic, capers, and red chile. That's it!
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15 min
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$3.06
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Killing Thyme
Easy Poached Salmon Fillets in Tomato Wine Sauce
Salmon is poached in a bath of tomato sauce, red wine, and vegetable broth alongside kalamata olives and fresh basil for an easy yet elegant dinner.
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$3.86
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Cooking Classy
Brown Sugar Lime Baked Salmon
This oven Baked Salmon with a sweet and tangy brown sugar lime glaze is one of the best ways to make salmon! It's super easy yet the flavors say otherwise, it's unbelievably delicious! Everyone will be requesting this recipe on repeat.
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30 min
TOTAL TIME
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CALORIES
$3.31
PER SERVING
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How Sweet Eats
Hot Honey Roasted Salmon
This hot honey salmon is flakey and buttery with a hint of heat and a spritz of lemon. It's an easy weeknight meal and is delicious on salads for lunch!
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62
30 min
TOTAL TIME
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CALORIES
$1.10
PER SERVING
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Our Balanced Bowl
Garlic Butter Pan Roasted Salmon with Crispy Quinoa and Parmesan Asparagus
This Garlic Butter Pan Roasted Salmon with Crispy Quinoa and Parmesan Asparagus is the perfect Spring dinner! Easy, delicious and your new go-to!
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1
40 min
TOTAL TIME
588
CALORIES
$3.88
PER SERVING
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Epicurious
Grilled Salmon in Foil With Herby Garlic Butter
This easy grilled salmon in foil recipe is totally foolproof, resulting in flaky fish with a garlic-herb butter sauce. And did we mention cleanup is a breeze?
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367
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$2.20
PER SERVING
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Delish
Seared Salmon with Avocado Salsa Verde
Looking for an easy salmon recipe? This Seared Salmon with Avocado Salsa Verde Recipe from Delish.com is the best.
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10 min
TOTAL TIME
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CALORIES
$4.40
PER SERVING
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Foodness Gracious
Grilled King Salmon with Lentil Salad
Premium Copper River King Salmon grilled with salt and pepper and served with a green lentil and grilled vegetable salad.
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45 min
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$3.49
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Kale Junkie
GRILLED SALMON WITH MANGO SALSA
Enjoy this summer-inspired dish of Grilled Salmon with Mango Salsa. Perfectly cooked salmon fillets are complemented by a sweet and spicy mango salsa, creating a light and flavorful meal that is both healthy and delicious. Serve with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad to complete the meal...
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Nourish Nutrition Blog
Pan Seared Salmon with Summer Salad
This pan seared salmon with summer salad of tomatoes, peaches, balsamic glaze, and basil is the perfect flavor packed 15 minute dinner.
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20 min
TOTAL TIME
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CALORIES
$4.08
PER SERVING
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The Stay At Home Chef
Healthy Air Fryer Salmon
Healthy Air Fryer Salmon is a quick and easy salmon recipe, perfect for those busy weeknights. Ready in under 15 minutes, this flavorful and moist salmon is sure to be a crowd pleaser!
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13 min
TOTAL TIME
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$3.24
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Healthy Fitness Meals
Pan-Seared Salmon in a Creamy Lemon Sauce
Salmon fillets are pan-seared to perfection in a tangy lemon garlic sauce. Easy to make, low carb, and ready in just 30 minutes.
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$3.73
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