25 Super Salmon Recipes

Grilled Salmon-and-Spinach Salad with Peach Dressing

Grilled salmon provides healthy fats, while the peach dressing is high in vitamins and has a pureed texture that adds richness to the dish.

Recipe: Grilled Salmon-and-Spinach Salad with Peach Dressing

 

Salmon Chowder with Bacon

This creamy Salmon Chowder tastes as good as if served in a restaurant. The crumbled bacon on top adds extra crunch and flavor to the soup. We recommend Alaskan king or sockeye salmon. For extra flavor, try hot smoked salmon and skip the 1-minute cooking step.

• Recipe: Salmon Chowder

Salmon-stuffed Crab Cakes

The salmon is smoked, which adds an interesting layer of flavor to a basic crab cake. Wasabi makes the sauce spicy; try it with fried catfish too.

• Recipe: Salmon-stuffed Crab Cakes

Salmon and Brie Breakfast Strata

You’ll find smoked salmon two ways: cold- and hot-smoked. Cold-smoked salmon is thin, translucent, and presliced, while hot-smoked versions are opaque, thick, and have skin attached. Hot-smoked salmon is cooked completely, and it’s best for this recipe.

• Recipe:  Salmon and Brie Breakfast Strata

Sesame-Soy Salmon

Sweet and salty flavors highlight this rich salmon entrée. It's ready in under 20 minutes, making it an ideal weeknight meal.

• Recipe: Sesame-Soy Salmon 

Smoked Salmon and Fingerling Potatoes

This pretty-as-can-be appetizer uses gourmet ingredients but is no trouble at all to put together at home.

• Recipe: Smoked Salmon and Fingerling Potatoes 

Salmon with Lemon-mint Dressing

Seasonal vegetables and pasta complete this easy entrée.

• Recipe: Salmon with Lemon-Mint Dressing

Grilled Salmon in Grape Leaves with Tomato-Raisin Relish

The beautiful presentation of this dish makes it perfect for a special occasion.

• Recipe: Grilled Salmon in Grape Leaves with Tomato-Raisin Relish

Grilled Smoked Salmon Panini with Red Onion Ribbons

For a protein boost that packs an unexpected flavor punch, pair mild seafood with fresh, piquant ingredients.

• Recipe: Grilled Smoked Salmon Panini with Red Onion Ribbons

Salmon with Orange Pan Sauce

When thinly sliced and cooked, orange rind is delicious. Pair it with a fresh green salad and crusty French bread for a light, refreshing dinner.

• Recipe: Salmon with Orange Pan Sauce 

Salmon Niçoise Pasta Salad

Pack this yummy pasta salad for a neighborhood barbeque or family picnic. Feel free to add or remove fresh vegetables to suit your taste.

• Recipe: Salmon Niçoise Pasta Salad

Peppered Three-Onion Tart with Smoked Salmon

This tart with smoked salmon can be multitasked into an appetizer, a side dish, or perhaps a brunch dish.

• Recipe: Peppered Three-Onion Tart with Smoked Salmon

Mango-glazed Salmon

Rice pilaf and your favorite steamed or roasted vegetables round out this simple, elegant entreé.

• Recipe: Mango-Glazed Salmon

Grilled Pizzettes With Smoked Salmon and Capers

Salmon pizza? Absolutely! Try this grilled seafood twist on the Italian classic.

• Recipe: Grilled Pizzettes with Smoked Salmon and Capers

Salmon Burger

For a refreshing sauce, combine ½ cup Greek-style yogurt, 3 tablespoons minced cucumber, 1 teaspoon fresh chopped dill, and a pinch of salt.

• Recipe: Salmon Burger

Brown Sugar-and-Dill-Cured Salmon

The salmon should be refrigerated for two days to allow the flavors to set in, so plan ahead if you want to serve this dish.

• Recipe: Brown Sugar-and-Dill-Cured Salmon

Grilled Salmon-and-Asparagus Salad

Salmon skin is easier to remove after cooking, so grill (or broil) the fillets first.

• Recipe: Grilled Salmon-and-Asparagus Salad

Smoked Salmon Dip

You can substitute 1 (7.5-ounce) can skinless salmon, drained, plus 1⁄8 to 1⁄4 teaspoon hickory liquid smoke for the smoked salmon.

• Recipe: Smoked Salmon Dip

Sweet-and-Spicy Salmon Tacos

If you can’t find Mexican seasoning blend at your market, substitute taco seasoning mix and reduce salt to taste.

• Recipe: Sweet-and-Spicy Salmon Tacos

Cedar-Planked Salmon

Smokey cedar flavors are paired with a Sweet-and-Salty Salmon Rub for this simple and delicious salmon dish.

• Recipe: Cedar-Planked Salmon

Pan-Seared Salmon with Kalamata Olives and Salsa Cruda

Put a Mediterranean twist on a classic coastal staple. Tangy Kalamata olives, plum tomatoes, and fresh chopped parsley will amp up the salmon’s flavor.

• Recipe: Pan-Seared Salmon with Kalamata Olives and Salsa Cruda

Pappardelle with Salmon and Peas in Pesto Cream Sauce

Using your favorite prepared pesto makes cooking this luscious cream sauce easy.

• Recipe: Pappardelle with Salmon and Peas in Pesto Cream Sauce

Crunchy Salmon Sandwiches with Horseradish-Dill Mayonnaise

If you're serving these sandwiches on the go, spread the mayonnaise mixture just before serving.

• Recipe: Crunchy Salmon Sandwiches with Horseradish-Dill Mayonnaise

Salmon with Spring Vegetables

Fast and simple to make, this dinner tastes great with a dry rosé—especially a Pinot Noir rosé, which stands up to the vinaigrette in the topping.

• Recipe: Salmon with Spring Vegetables

Hot and Sour Soup with Salmon and Oyster Mushrooms

Tender chunks of salmon and delicate mushrooms mellow this tangy, peppery soup.

• Recipe: Hot and Sour Soup with Salmon and Oyster Mushrooms