Salmon Recipes You’ll Crave 🐟 Quick to Impressive Bowls, Glazed, Grilled & More

Salmon is one of the most versatile proteins out there — healthy, flavorful, and quick to cook. `

Whether you’re working with fresh fillets, canned pantry staples, or craving bold global flavors, this roundup gives you easy and exciting ways to enjoy salmon any night of the week.

🔥 Easy Baked Salmon in the Oven

Foolproof and tender with just a handful of ingredients.

Ingredients:

• Salmon fillets
• Olive oil
• Lemon slices
• Garlic, salt, pepper
• Fresh dill or parsley

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Place salmon on a lined baking sheet.
3. Drizzle with olive oil, season, and top with lemon.
4. Bake 12–15 minutes or until flaky.

👉 Full Easy Baked Salmon in the Oven Recipe

🍽️ Air Fryer Salmon Recipes

Crispy edges, juicy center — done in under 15 minutes.

Ingredients:

• Salmon fillets
• Olive oil spray
• Garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper
• Lemon wedges

Instructions:

1. Preheat air fryer to 390°F.
2. Season salmon and spray lightly with oil.
3. Air fry for 8–10 minutes depending on thickness.
4. Squeeze lemon before serving.

👉 Full Air Fryer Salmon Recipe

🥫 Canned Salmon Recipes for Quick Meals

Fast, filling, and surprisingly delicious.

Recipe: Salmon Patties
Ingredients:

• 1 can salmon (drained)
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• Dijon mustard
• Green onion, lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
2. Form into patties and pan-fry 3–4 minutes per side.
3. Serve with salad, rice, or on a bun.

👉 Full Canned Salmon Recipe

🔥 Grilled Salmon with Lemon and Herbs

Smoky, fresh, and summer-perfect.

Ingredients:

• Salmon fillets
• Olive oil
• Lemon zest and juice
• Fresh thyme or dill
• Salt, pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat grill to medium-high.
2. Brush salmon with oil and season.
3. Grill skin-side down 6–8 minutes; flip for 1–2 minutes.
4. Serve with herbs and lemon wedges.

👉 Full Grilled Salmon with Lemon and Herbs Recipe

🥗 Salmon Salad Recipes

Light, protein-packed, and great for lunch prep.

Recipe: Avocado Salmon Salad
Ingredients:

• Cooked or canned salmon
• Avocado
• Red onion, cucumber, cherry tomatoes
• Olive oil, lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Flake salmon and mix with chopped veggies.
2. Add diced avocado and toss with oil + lemon.
3. Chill and serve over greens or in lettuce wraps.

👉 Full Salmon Salad Recipe

🍚 Salmon Rice Bowl Recipes

Balanced, satisfying, and endlessly customizable.

Recipe: Teriyaki Salmon Bowl
Ingredients:

• Cooked salmon
• Cooked rice
• Teriyaki sauce
• Steamed broccoli, carrots, edamame
• Green onions, sesame seeds

Instructions:

1. Flake salmon and warm with teriyaki sauce.
2. Layer rice, veggies, and salmon.
3. Top with scallions and sesame.

👉 Full Salmon Rice Bowl Recipe

🍝 Creamy Salmon Pasta

Rich, comforting, and ready in 30 minutes.

Ingredients:

• Salmon (cooked and flaked)
• Pasta of choice
• Heavy cream
• Garlic, Parmesan, lemon zest
• Spinach (optional)

Instructions:

1. Sauté garlic in butter, add cream and simmer.
2. Stir in salmon and spinach.
3. Toss with cooked pasta and top with Parmesan.

👉 Full Creamy Salmon Pasta Recipe

🍋 Salmon Pasta with Spinach or Lemon

Bright and herby with a creamy tang.

Ingredients:

• Salmon
• Linguine or spaghetti
• Olive oil, garlic
• Spinach
• Lemon juice + zest, Parmesan

Instructions:

1. Cook pasta and reserve some water.
2. Sauté garlic and spinach, then add flaked salmon.
3. Toss with pasta, lemon juice, and Parmesan.

👉 Full Salmon Pasta with Spinach Recipe

🥑 Keto Salmon with Avocado

Low-carb, high-fat, and incredibly satisfying.

Ingredients:

• Salmon fillet
• Avocado (sliced)
• Olive oil
• Lemon juice, garlic powder
• Arugula or mixed greens

Instructions:

1. Pan-sear salmon until crispy and cooked through.
2. Plate over greens with avocado slices.
3. Drizzle with oil and lemon.

👉 Full Keto Salmon with Avocado Recipe

🍯 Honey Glazed Salmon

Sticky-sweet and savory with a golden crust.

Ingredients:

• Salmon
• Honey
• Soy sauce
• Garlic, ginger
• Lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Mix glaze ingredients and brush over salmon.
2. Bake at 400°F for 12–15 minutes, basting halfway.
3. Broil 1–2 minutes at the end for caramelization.

👉 Full Honey Glazed Salmon Recipe

🧀 Stuffed Salmon with Spinach

Elegant, creamy, and easy to make ahead.

Ingredients:

• Salmon fillets (cut a pocket)
• Cream cheese
• Cooked spinach, garlic
• Parmesan

Instructions:

1. Mix filling ingredients.
2. Stuff into salmon and secure with toothpicks.
3. Bake at 375°F for 18–20 minutes.

👉 Full Stuffed Salmon with Spinach Recipe

🌶️ Asian Glazed Salmon

Sweet, salty, umami-rich — better than takeout.

Ingredients:

• Salmon fillets
• Soy sauce
• Brown sugar or honey
• Ginger, garlic, sesame oil
• Green onions

Instructions:

1. Mix glaze and marinate salmon for 15–30 min.
2. Bake or pan-sear until caramelized.
3. Garnish with scallions and serve with rice or noodles.

👉 Full Asian Glazed Salmon Recipe

🧾 Final Thoughts: One Fish, Many Flavors

Salmon adapts to nearly any cuisine or prep style — whether you’re baking it for a weeknight dinner, stuffing it for a special occasion, or whipping up quick patties with pantry staples. Use this roundup as a flexible toolkit for nutritious meals with minimal stress.

Pro tip: Keep frozen fillets and canned salmon on hand for easy meal-building any time.

🦐 Explore More Seafood Recipes

From cozy casseroles to zesty grilled fish and elegant seafood pastas, this collection covers every ocean-inspired craving — whether you’re planning a dinner party or a quick weeknight win.

🐟 Classic Seafood Dish Recipes – Think pan-seared salmon with lemon dill and timeless coastal favorites.
🦞 Delicious Seafood Boil Recipes – Spicy, saucy boils packed with crab, shrimp, and corn. The ultimate feast.
🍝 Seafood Pasta Recipes – Elegant and indulgent, like shrimp linguine in a white wine sauce.
🍤 Shrimp Recipes – Versatile, fast, and flavor-packed; smoky grills to sizzling stir-fries
🐟 Salmon Recipes – Baking & grilling to bowls, pastas, and more — healthy, flavorful, and easy to make/
🧀 Comforting Seafood Casseroles – Bubbly, cheesy bakes with crab, shrimp, or scallops.
🥣 Warm and Flavorful Seafood Soups – Rich chowders, bisques, and broth-based favorites.
🍽️ Easy Seafood Dinner Recipes – Quick and delicious mains like garlic butter tilapia.
🥗 Healthy Seafood Recipes – Light yet flavorful options like grilled mahi mahi with salsa.
🍚 Risotto Recipes with Seafood – Creamy rice dishes with seared scallops and fresh veg.
🌊 Seafood Stews – Hearty, rustic stews from the Mediterranean and beyond.