25 Best Salmon Recipes - What To Make With Salmon
PHOTO: LINDA PUGLIESE; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
Let me go right out and say it: Salmon is the end-all best answer to the age-old question of what's for dinner. Sure, sometimes we end up falling back on one of the classics like the humble –, and while there's nothing wrong with this—its time to switch it up! When that happens, why not dive into the world of tender, flavorful ? Don't be intimidated by cooking this flaky fish, either. These 25 salmon recipes are guaranteed help liven up your meals AND make you feel like a seafood pro.
Salmon can kind of do it all – it's fancy enough for a date night, easy enough for when you need a quick dinner, and is basically guaranteed to get you out of any dreaded rut you've stumbled into. No matter if you bake, pan-fry, poach, or grill your salmon, it's practically impossible to be bored (or it mess it up). Most of these recipes come together super-fast too, and your whole family will think you're a secret chef when you use our salmon cooking tricks.
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Salmon Piccata
PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
is anything but shy. A knockout of a meal, it's also a couldn’t-be-easier dish—it comes together in , and you don’t need a quintillion ingredients to make it. But we're here to talk about and convince you to make piccata. It’s just as easy as its brethren, and we'd argue that our method for it is even easier.
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Salmon Steak
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER
Salmon steaks tend to be more flavorful and tender than their fillet counterparts, and are just as easy to find. In this recipe, we gave these salmon steaks a coating of sweet and sauce made with lemon juice, honey, garlic, and red pepper, which really makes each bite pop.
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Marry Me Skillet Salmon
PHOTO: LINDA PUGLIESE; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
became a Delish staple almost 10 years ago, and after almost a dozen iterations, we had the genius idea to create Marry Me Salmon. It has all of the staple flavors you know and love—sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, thyme, and basil—with juicy pan-seared salmon and that same dreamy sauce that you’ll want to eat with a spoon.
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Salmon Quinoa Bowl
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON
This recipe is not only a simple, (ready in 20 minutes!), but it’s a texture lover’s paradise. The salmon is roasted at a slightly lower temperature, resulting in tender, buttery fish.
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Brown Sugar Salmon
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STLYING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER
When it comes to 15-minute , nothing is better than a simple piece of flaky, tender, savory-sweet brown sugar-glazed . It takes 5 minutes to prep, 10 minutes to cook, and cleanup is an absolute breeze.
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Greek Salmon
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
Need a simple, refreshing meal that comes together fast? You've gotta make this Greek salmon. Topped with all the ingredients from a beloved Greek salad (you can toss it all together while the salmon cooks), this is an under-an-hour dinner that’s worthy to be served at your next dinner party.
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Sushi Bake
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI ; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
Recipes only go viral when they’re incredibly good or laughably bad, and this sushi bake falls firmly at the top of the “incredibly good” list. This is the perfect entry point for trying your hand at making at home or introducing sushi to picky kiddos.
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Lemon-Brown Butter Salmon
PHOTO: RYAN LEIBE; FOOD STYLING: SAM SENEVIRATNE
This is the kind of you can pull off on a busy without missing a beat. Pair it with an easy-to-assemble salad or our foolproof for a full meal that will rival your favorite restaurant.
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Miso Salmon & Farro Bowl
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
Take your Monday night dinner into a Tuesday afternoon grain bowl with this miso-glazed salmon and charred scallion farro bowl. Salmon always calls for a sidekick, and in this case, we turned to our current obsession: .
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Creamed Spinach–Stuffed Salmon
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE
The best way to upgrade your ? Stuff it (with plenty of cheese). Bright and rich is the filling for our salmon in this 30 minute dinner that's easy enough for weeknights, but fancy enough to impress any dinner guests you're looking to wow.
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Firecracker Salmon
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
If you're looking for a new way to bring on the heat at dinnertime, this firecracker recipe is here to blow the roof off your mouth. Serve the salmon with a bowl of and a platter of steamed alongside.
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Coconut Curry Salmon
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The and spice go so well together here, making a rich, but not heavy, sauce that really tastes and feels far more complicated than it is. The simmers in the milk keeping it very tender and flaky and extra flavorful.
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Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Salmon & Orzo
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
Salmon fillets deserve a spot in the hall of fame too. When you’re in the mood for a that delivers on the factor, this recipe with creamy and is the one to turn to.
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Everything Bagel Crusted Salmon
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS
Bring the brunch vibes to dinnertime with crusted salmon and a refreshing that’s reminiscent of the toppings on your favorite loaded . If you’ve never turned cream cheese into a salad dressing, you're in for a treat.
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Salmon En Croute
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
En croute is just the French way of saying “in a crust” ( in this case)—here, a cheesy, garlicky, spinach mixture is the perfect balance to a tender fillet. Prepare to elevate your game!
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Blackened Honey-Glazed Salmon Bites
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
The sugars in the marinade here stick to the surface of the salmon and caramelize as soon as they make contact with the hot skillet. Paired with a - and garlic-spiked glaze, this salmon dish leaves you with complex, layered flavors that your dinner guests won’t soon forget.
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Oven-Baked Salmon
PHOTO: DOAA ELKADY; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
One of the most versatile mains we've ever developed, this sheet pan salmon is a that you can return to again and again. Whether you're looking for the easiest way to feed a crowd or a simple, hands-off meal, this is a recipe to keep up your sleeve.
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Feta & Herb-Crusted Salmon
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER
For this -inspired salmon recipe, you just arrange your salmon on a sheet tray (lined with aluminum foil for the easiest cleanup), sprinkle on the toppings, and bake it for 25 minutes. No flipping, no sticking, and no mess!
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Air Fryer Salmon
PHOTO: JOEL GOLDBERG; FOOD STYLING: HADLEY SUI
For the fastest meal ever, turn to your air fryer. This salmon cooks in just 10 minutes and comes out perfectly tender and flaky on the inside with an amazing top crust. While you're at it, make some to go with it or even some !
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Bagels & Lox
Andrew bui
We have a thing for breakfast sandwiches (see our love story to the ), and one of the best is a bagel and lox. Next brunch, put out some , , and a variety of additional bagel toppings, and let everyone build their own perfect version.
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