Best Salmon Recipes for Easy, Healthy Dinners
Salmon is one of those ingredients that feels both healthy and indulgent at the same time.
🐟 Fresh, Flavorful & Easy: The Best Salmon Recipes to Make
It’s rich, flaky, packed with flavor, and incredibly versatile—perfect for quick weeknight dinners, elegant meals, or light yet satisfying dishes. Whether you love it baked, pan-seared, grilled, or tossed into bowls and salads, salmon has a way of making any meal feel a little more special.
This post is all about the best salmon recipes cooked in various ways: stovetop, baked, grilled, in the air fryer.
This roundup brings together the best salmon recipes for every craving and cooking style. From simple, foolproof dinners to bold, flavor-packed favorites, these recipes prove that cooking salmon at home can be easy, delicious, and totally stress-free.
Smoked Salmon Canapés
These smoked salmon canapés look like something from a Michelin Star restaurant but are simple and easy to assemble. These delicious appetizers will delight and impress your guests. Go to recipe.
Crispy Rice With Creamy Salmon Tartare
Imagine a plate filled with irresistible bites of crispy rice topped with creamy salmon tartare, a culinary masterpiece that combines crunch, creaminess, and a burst of flavors. The aroma of sizzling crispy rice cakes and the creamy richness of the salmon tartare will entice your senses and leave you craving for more. Go to recipe.
Baked Salmon Rice Muffins
Get the flavors of takeaway sushi at home with these easy baked salmon rice muffins. These little salmon bites are fun and flavorful, SO easy to make and really hit the spot. Go to recipe.
Smoked Salmon Cakes
These easy smoked salmon cakes are crispy on the outside, flaky on the inside, and ready in just 20 minutes! What makes our recipe special is how we use convenient smoked salmon (no cooking required!) combined with fresh herbs and a kick of Creole seasoning to create restaurant-quality flavor at home. Go to recipe.
15 Minute Seared Salmon Eggs Benedict Recipe
Eggs Benedict is a very versatile dish. While you can find eggs benedict served with ham, canadian bacon, avocado slices, or even crab cakes, we think salmon reigns supreme as an addition to eggs benedict. Go to recipe.
Sal mon Burgers
These salmon burgers topped with tzatziki and broccoli slaw are flavorful and healthy. Seasoned with fresh, chopped herbs, lemon, scallions and a little Old Bay, they make the perfect high protein patty! Go to recipe.
Salmon Chowder
This is the best Salmon Chowder recipe. With bacon, sweet corn, potatoes, dill, and cream, it’s creamy, hearty, and layered with flavor. Everything you want in a bowl of chowder! Even better? This recipe is very flexible—use fresh salmon, canned, smoked, or even frozen salmon, whatever you have on hand. Go to recipe.
The BEST Easy Salmon Bisque Recipe That Will Have You Wanting to Eat More Salmon
This healthy and easy to make salmon bisque recipe has layers of flavor, tons of vegetables, and tender flaky salmon in a thick, hearty broth. It’s rich and creamy with just a little splash of cream! Go to recipe.
Easy Sous Vide Salmon Recipe
Goodbye dry salmon! This easy sous vide salmon is buttery, tender, and always perfect. The best part? It’s almost hands-off! Set it, forget it, and enjoy a restaurant-quality meal at home with minimal effort. Go to recipe.
Creamy Salmon Pasta
Creamy lemon pasta with smoked salmon is an easy 20-minute meal that’s rich and creamy, while also feeling light thanks to zingy fresh lemon and bright and peppery arugula. Go to recipe.
Smoked Salmon Pasta
This Smoked Salmon Pasta recipe is an elegant yet effortless meal (less than 20 minutes!) that makes any night feel like a romantic feast. The flavor-packed dish will impress guests or make for the perfect treat-yourself dinner, featuring a silky lemon cream sauce, perfectly al dente pasta, and flaky smoked salmon. Go to recipe.
Best Ever Creamy Salmon Pasta
This Salmon Pasta Recipe is rich, indulgent, and seriously impressive! But unlike other date-night-worthy dishes, this perfect pasta is super easy to make! Go to recipe.
Grilled Coconut Salmon Skewers with Peanut Sauce
These gingery, coconut grilled salmon skewers are a total hit as either an appetizer or a main course. The peanut satay sauce uses an awesome shortcut and is so divine you’ll want to put it on everything. Go to recipe.
Honey Butter Glazed Salmon
Learn how to make honey butter glazed salmon right on the stovetop. This easy fish recipe cooks in about 10 minutes and its glazed with a simple mix of butter, honey, garlic, soy sauce, and lemon. The sauce thickens in the pan and coats the salmon with a sweet, savory finish. Go to recipe.
Herb Crusted Salmon with Pistachio Nuts
Herb crusted salmon fillets featuring a parsley and rocket (arugula) crust with lemon and pistachio nuts baked or roasted to perfection. Preparation takes a leisurely 15-20 minutes and the dish cooks in just 10-12 making this a fantastic midweek dinner option. Go to recipe.
Gochujang Glazed Salmon Fillet
Gochujang glazed salmon fillet marinated in honey, soy and spicy Korean bean paste before being pan-fried with butter to create a sauce. Go to credit.
Maple Glazed Salmon with Bok Choy
Maple glazed salmon with bok choy sheet pan recipe is so incredibly quick and easy to make. The maple syrup and soy sauce glaze takes this dish to the next level, and your family will be requesting it over and over. Go to recipe.
Easy Oven Baked Blackened Salmon
Tender, moist, and a little spicy – this baked blackened salmon is an impressive but easy salmon recipe! The whole salmon fillet is coated in Cajun then baked to perfection. Ready in 30 minutes with minimal prep. Go to recipe.
Sheet Pan Salmon with Pomegranate Salsa
Sheet Pan Salmon with Pomegranate Salsa is a perfect blend of vibrant flavors, seasonal ingredients, and simple prep. Juicy salmon fillets are marinated in a tangy, spiced mixture. Then, we roast them alongside colorful vegetables for a complete, hassle-free meal. The ultimate touch? A fresh and zesty pomegranate salsa that takes this dish to the next level Go to recipe.
Cajun Crab Stuffed Salmon
This crab stuffed salmon recipe has flaky salmon filets stuffed with a creamy crab filling and cajun spices. It makes an elegant dinner for date night, a special occasion, or a dinner party. Go to recipe.
Miso Glazed Salmon – Healthy and Easy
This Miso Glazed Salmon recipe is a perfect blend of flavors and a snap to prepare. The marinade is easy to make and gives the fish a wonderful umami flavor. The best part? It takes only 8 minutes to cook it! Go to recipe.
Bourbon Glazed Salmon
A tender salmon with a spicy-sweet glaze, this Bourbon Glazed Salmon is flavorful and ready in under 25 minutes! Go to recipe.
Honey Glazed Salmon Recipe
Honey lime salmon is the perfect combination of sweet and tangy. Get dinner on the table in 15 minutes for an amazing weeknight dinner. Go to recipe.
Baked Pistachio Crusted Salmon (Easy + Impressive Dish!)
If you’re craving a dish that feels both elegant and totally achievable, this Pistachio Crusted Salmon is exactly what you need. The nutty crunch of pistachios paired with the rich, tender salmon fillets makes for a perfect dinner that will impress any guest (or just your taste buds). Go to recipe.
Cajun Honey Butter Salmon
The sweet honey and spicy flavors of cajun seasoning make for a perfect balance with the rich salmon. This delicious dish is packed with bold flavors and is a great source of heart-healthy fats. It’s a super easy meal to prepare, the honey butter turns into an amazing savory glaze. Go to recipe.
Baked Norwegian Salmon with Panko and Herb Crust
This Norwegian salmon recipe may look and sound fancy, but it’s so easy to make. A simple dill- and parsley-flavored mayonnaise serves as the binder for crispy, crunchy panko breadcrumbs.
I like to serve this salmon with rice pilaf and steamed asparagus, and in less than 25 minutes, you can have a date night-worthy on the table. Go to recipe.
BBQ Air Fryer Salmon Bites
BBQ salmon bites in the air fryer are a keeper! They’re crispy, juicy, sweet-spicy, and ready in under 15 minutes. The perfect quick and nutritious weeknight dinner the whole family will gobble up. Try them today! Go to recipe.
Air Fryer Salmon
This delectable and easy Air Fryer Salmon recipe is a cinch to make, and it cooks up in about ten minutes, bursting with flavor. It is moist, flaky, and tender. It is one of our favorite ways to enjoy salmon because it is so tasty, quick, and uncomplicated. Go to recipe.
Salmon Sushi Bake
This salmon sushi bake is a delicious twist on traditional sushi! Made with flaky salmon, sushi rice, and flavorful toppings, it’s perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. Go to recipe.
Salmon Wellington
Salmon Wellington is an elegant restaurant-quality dish that’s easy to make at home! Tasty salmon fillets topped with a delicious spinach cheese mixture and wrapped in golden, flaky puff pastry. Make air fryer salmon wellington or bake it in the oven in less than 30 minutes. Go to recipe.
Iron Skillet Seared Salmon
This meal provided our family a high quality taste without spending hours in the kitchen. Fish can be intimidating, but it cooks quickly and easily! Go to recipe.
Salmon with Mango Lime Cream Sauce
Let’s face it, salmon could use a facelift. So we wanted to share an easy, but wickedly flavorful recipe that will take your salmon up a notch! This Salmon with Mango Lime Cream Sauce will leave you licking the plate and coming back for more! Go to recipe.
30-Minute Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner
Sheet Pan Salmon and Broccoli is my kind of weeknight dinner—zero fuss, barely any dishes, and no babysitting. Just toss everything on a pan, pop it in the oven, and boom—you have a healthy and flavorful dinner on the table in 30 minutes. Go to recipe.
The Best Air Fryer Salmon Recipe
Make weeknight dinners easy with this air fryer salmon—crispy on the outside, tender and flaky inside, and ready in just 15 minutes. It’s low-carb, gluten-free, and packed with flavor, plus I’m sharing a quick homemade tartar sauce to go with it. Go to recipe.
Salmon Meunière
This decadent salmon meunière is based on Julia Child’s classic French dish sole meunière, and features pan-seared fish served with a lemon and butter sauce. Go to recipe.
Lemon Garlic Salmon
My recipe for Lemon Garlic Salmon will give you perfectly cooked, tender salmon fillets every time with no cleanup! With only a handful of ingredients, we can achieve maximum taste with minimal time and effort. Go to recipe.
Blackened Salmon with Roasted Tomatoes
This simple recipe for Blackened Salmon with Roasted Tomatoes takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish. Go to recipe.
The Best Baked Salmon with Mayo and Parmesan
The Best Baked Salmon with Mayo and Parmesan is a perfect, easy recipe your whole family will enjoy! Creamy mayonnaise with fresh garlic, lemon, dijon mustard, and grated parmesan are blended into a luscious, flavorful topping. The salmon is moist, delicious, and perfect for any special gathering or weeknight meal. Go to recipe.
Baked Salmon Recipe
This baked salmon recipe features lemon, butter, fresh garlic, and honey for an easy and flavorful, oven-cooked dinner with easy cleanup. Ready in under 20 minutes, it’s simple to prepare and perfect for a quick weeknight meal. Go to recipe.
15 Minute Smoked Paprika Salmon
This Smoked Paprika Salmon is so simple and it makes the most flaky, tender salmon with the perfect balance of sweet and smoky flavors! Restaurant quality salmon ready in 15 minutes at home. Go to recipe.
Pan Seared Salmon With Lemon Caper Butter Sauce
This recipe for Pan Seared Salmon is simple to follow and one of my favourite ways to cook salmon. It’s served up with the most flavourful lemon caper butter sauce that is so good, you’ll want to swim in it! Go to recipe.
Pecan Crusted Salmon
This Pecan Crusted Salmon recipe is a nutty, sweet twist on classic baked salmon, made with wild-caught salmon coated in a flavorful apricot-Dijon glaze and finished with a crispy pecan topping. Go to recipe.
Broiled Salmon with Honey and Garlic
This easy Broiled Salmon recipe has just five ingredients, is on the table in less than 15 minutes and has incredible flavor! Go to recipe.
Salmon Couscous Bowls (Lemony & Garlicky)
If there was an award for best and easiest dinner recipe, these Salmon Couscous Bowls would win every time. Juicy air fryer salmon bites, buttery couscous, and roasted broccoli come together in a bowl that somehow feels cozy and elevated, the kind of meal that looks like you tried way harder than you did! Go to recipe.
🍋 Simple, Nourishing & Always Delicious
Salmon recipes are the perfect balance of comfort and freshness. Whether you’re cooking for your family, meal prepping for the week, or just want a reliable dinner idea you know will turn out great, this collection has you covered.
Save this roundup for busy nights, healthy meal inspiration, or anytime you’re craving something flavorful and satisfying. And if you make one of these salmon recipes—I’d love to see what you try!
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