25 of the Very Best Salmon Recipes

This selection of 25 of the Very Best Salmon Recipes is chock-full of scrumptious, easy, healthy ways to cook everyone’s favorite fish. From sheet-pan prep to sticky honey garlic sauce, you’re sure to find something perfect for your table.

Table of Contents

• These Easy Salmon Recipes Deliver Perfection, Every Time!
• Is Salmon a Superfood?
• 25 of the Best Salmon Recipes 
• Storing and Reheating Guidelines
• Does Leftover Salmon Freeze Well?

These Easy Salmon Recipes Deliver Perfection, Every Time!

Every cook needs a few lightning-quick recipes to turn to for busy weeknights. And, every cook needs a dish or two that’s a gourmet masterpiece. Where do those two categories collide? I’ll tell you: salmon recipes! 

Salmon fillets are so flavorful and easy to make, and they cook up real fast, too. This makes salmon a great choice for a busy evening. However, they’re also a classic seafood option that pairs well with a killer sauce and some good wine – just the thing for a fancy meal. How can you lose?

Honestly, you can’t! Especially with this collection of easy, healthy salmon recipes for every taste. Whether you’re glazing, crisping, roasting, searing, or air frying, these tempting recipes are guaranteed to turn out mouthwatering, every time.

Is Salmon a Superfood?

In a word, yes. Salmon is famously nutrient-dense, and nutrition experts are especially in love with the generous amount of omega-3 fatty acids it contains. Omega-3s do a lot of important work in the body, supporting your heart, brain, eyes, and more. Salmon also provides protein, B vitamins, and vitamin D, all of which are important to your health, in a natural whole food. So take advantage of the health benefits, as well as the flavor, with these easy salmon recipes.

25 of the Best Salmon Recipes 

Each of these simple recipes is a bold, healthy, easy way to cook basic salmon fillets, loaded with helpful tips and insights to make your meal amazing. Without further ado, let’s get to the recipes!

Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon Recipe

Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, this sweet and tangy salmon recipe is an easy weeknight meal that will quickly have everyone coming back for seconds.

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Salmon in Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Sauce

Salmon in Creamy Sundried Tomato Sauce is prepared with salmon fillets in a creamy pan sauce prepared with heavy cream, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes.

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Lemon Butter Grilled Salmon

You’ll love this Lemon Butter Grilled Salmon recipe, seasoned with fresh herbs, garlic, and green onions.

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Creamy Garlic Dijon Salmon

Juicy, flaky, and flavorful salmon fillets pan seared in a delicious cream sauce with dijon mustard and garlic.

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Honey Garlic Sauce Salmon

Crispy, tender and juicy salmon fillets pan-fried in the most delicious honey garlic sauce. 

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Flourless Salmon Piccata in Foil

Flourless Salmon Piccata in Foil – A healthy and incredibly delicious dinner with flourless piccata sauce poured over salmon and cooked in foil.

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Air Fryer Salmon

Juicy, flaky, and deliciously flavored Salmon fillets cooked in the Air Fryer! This easy Keto-friendly seafood recipe is the perfect choice anytime you want a fabulous, low carb dinner.

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Salmon Tacos with Mango Avocado Salsa

Salmon Tacos with Mango Avocado Salsa – Healthy, deliciously seasoned salmon tacos topped with an amazing mango avocado salsa and a cilantro-yogurt sauce.

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Stuffed Salmon with Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Easy and quick to make, absolutely incredible pan-seared salmon fillets stuffed with a deliciously creamy spinach and artichoke dip.

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Salmon Patties

Made with just a handful of ingredients, these crunchy, yet tender and juicy salmon patties are the best idea for a quick and delicious dinner recipe.

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Lemon Garlic Baked Sockeye Salmon with Asparagus

This easy sockeye salmon recipe makes the perfect flaky and juicy sockeye salmon with tender asparagus roasted in the same pan.

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Crab Stuffed Salmon

This super easy Crab Stuffed Salmon is made with tasty salmon fillets and a homemade cream cheese and crab meat filling.

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Prosciutto Wrapped Salmon Skewers

Quick and easy to make, these Prosciutto Wrapped Salmon Skewers will knock the socks off of your usual busy weeknight dinners.

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Ginger Glazed Salmon with Asparagus and Brussels Sprouts

A slightly sweet, but spicy and incredibly flavorful ginger-glaze creates this irresistible salmon dish that is simple to prepare and comes together in around 30 minutes!

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Salmon Cobb Salad with Spinach and Feta

Salmon Cobb Salad with Spinach and Feta – Tender spinach and romaine lettuce topped with delicious oven-baked salmon, tomatoes, eggs, bacon, avocados and feta, all tossed together with a tangy lemon-mustard dressing.

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Air Fryer Salmon with Mustard Sauce

Air Fryer Salmon cooks in just 10 minutes and comes out perfectly tender on the inside with an amazing crust on the outside. The delicious mustard topping makes this one of our favorite salmon recipes.

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Slow Cooker Salmon with Creamy Lemon Sauce

This Slow Cooker Salmon recipe yields tender, flaky fish, topped with a luscious creamy lemon sauce. 

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Maple Teriyaki Salmon with Veggies

This Maple Teriyaki Salmon with Veggies is a hearty and delicious weeknight dinner for your family! Salmon fillets are soaked in a maple teriyaki marinade and baked with your favorite vegetables.

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Creamy Cajun Stuffed Salmon

A simple but extremely flavorful dish of pan fried salmon fillets, stuffed with a Cajun-spiced cream cheese filling.

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Garlic Butter Baked Salmon Recipe

Perfectly baked salmon in the oven! Brushed with garlic butter sauce, this recipe makes amazingly tasty salmon baked on a sheet pan with broccoli florets.

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Lemon-Pepper Salmon In Foil

This easy recipe tastes ultra-fresh and flavorful, thanks to grape tomatoes, lemon, and more. Plus, the easy foil cooking method is fool-proof!

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Creamy Pan Seared Salmon with Tomatoes and Spinach

This Creamy Pan Seared Salmon Recipe makes a restaurant quality dinner right at home! Flaky salmon smothered in a flavor-packed, creamy sauce that's ready in only 30 minutes!

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Teriyaki Pineapple and Salmon Burgers with Sriracha-Yogurt Sauce

Delicious and fun homemade teriyaki salmon burgers topped with grilled pineapple and a creamy sriracha-yogurt sauce.

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Poached-Egg Salmon with Cheese Sauce

Salmon fillets topped with soft poached eggs and a delicious homemade cheese sauce make for a comforting, filling meal that's still light and simple.

Tomato Pesto Salmon and Rice Recipe Baked in Foil

Incredibly flavorful, quick, 30-minute healthy dinner recipe with tomato pesto, salmon and rice baked in foil.

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Storing and Reheating Guidelines

If you find yourself looking at a plate of leftover salmon fillets, don’t feel blue – those leftovers could easily turn into a delicious meal of salmon patties or salmon salad the next day! Just cover your cooled salmon well, or store it in a food storage bag, and refrigerate for 3 to 4 days. Then use it in your favorite salmon recipes.

• To reheat salmon, always shoot for a low-and-slow method, like baking in a 300°F oven, or reheating in a covered skillet over low heat. Make sure to include a splash of broth, oil, or sauce to keep the fish from drying out.

Does Leftover Salmon Freeze Well?

• Yes, you can definitely freeze leftover salmon to enjoy another time. Just cool it slightly, and then wrap it in two layers. A layer of plastic wrap followed by a layer of foil or a freezer bag would be perfect.
• Mark it with the date, and freeze for up to 3 months.
• Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.