From Sea to Skillet: 20 Salmon Dishes You Must Try

By Rosa L. • May 02, 2024

Salmon is a favorite fish among many because it's tender, flaky, savory... and oh-so-delicious. Succulent and packed with flavor, these 20 Salmon Dishes You Must Try will have you adding salmon to your weeknight dinner routine in a flash. Each bite is hopping with flavor and a healthy choice, too!

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#1. Happy Honey Salmon

Succulent salmon and a fantastic sauce. Well, that's the long and short of Happy Honey Salmon! The rosy-pink, tender salmon is pan-seared and then coated with a sweet and savory honey sauce, perfumed by lemon and garlic. This dish is so easy and speedy, you'll assign it a permanent spot on your weekly meal rotation. Otherwise, you'll be trying to make Happy Honey Salmon every day... it certainly will make you happy!

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#2. Spring Herb Salmon

Ah, the beauty of a spring sunset; the sky a gorgeous swirl of pink and gold! Only in Spring Herb Salmon can you find such similar colors... and a taste to match! Succulent, rich salmon is pan-seared and then braised in a creamy, zesty lemon-herb sauce with the vivid fragrance of spring in each bite. Nothing is as refreshing as Spring Herb Salmon when welcoming in the new season!

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#3. Garlic Butter Baked Salmon

Garlic Butter Baked Salmon doesn't just serve up flaky, tender, flavorful fish; it's actually a whole meal on one sheet pan! Golden roasted, hearty potatoes and garden-fresh, lemony asparagus cooked alongside fatty fish ensures you have everything you could want for dinner in a single dish! Infused with garlic and butter throughout, Garlic Butter Baked Salmon is transcendently tasty. In only 35 minutes, you can have a full meal hot and ready to eat. You'll be amazed at what a single sheet pan can do.

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#4. 15-Minute Grilled Salmon

If you think nothing healthy can taste good, 15-Minute Grilled Salmon can (and will) prove you wrong. In less time than it takes to watch an episode of your favorite sitcom, you can tender, fatty slices of salmon steaming hot on the table. 15-Minute Grilled Salmon has a beautiful grilled flavor complemented by fresh herbs and spices for an exciting and refreshing main course. You'll be amazed that something this decadent is completely guilt-free!

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#5. Honey-Lime Salmon

Honey, you are going to love this! Honey-Lime Salmon is one sweet dish! A beautiful flaky salmon fillet is topped with a homemade honey-lime teriyaki sauce (yum!) and baked just right. It is served along with a cucumber salad marinated in a honey-ginger vinaigrette, which makes for the perfect taste combination. You will immediately grow sweet on this Honey-Lime Salmon dish for a full punch of flavor that's impeccably seasoned and refreshing. Honey, I'm home!

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#6. Easy Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon

Easy Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon is, as the name suggests, an easy recipe that will spice up your fish cooking skills! This sweet and simple recipe cooks up in minutes! The fish comes out of the oven perfectly flaky and full of flavor. Easy Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon is a delicious baked dish that pairs perfectly with any side of your choosing!

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#7. Crispy Sesame Salmon

One of salmon's best characteristics might just be its versatility. Put it on a salad, in a rice bowl, alongside your favorite sides — there really is no wrong way to go when this favorable fish is involved. Crispy Sesame Salmon takes it to new heights by adding sweet, nutty, tangy, almost buttery flavor and cooking the fish in cubes to ensure you experience crunchy, crispy perfection with every munch. Who knew salmon could get any better? You'll be wondering that every time you sit down to enjoy Crispy Sesame Salmon!

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#8. Blackened Salmon

Blackened Salmon is a classic and easy way to enjoy salmon, and the spices in this recipe add a flavorful Cajun twist! This fish is perfectly seasoned with additions like smoky paprika, spicy cayenne powder, and earthy dried thyme. Blackened Salmon is so juicy, savory, and delicious, it will become your go-to fish recipe, especially during the week!

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#9. Tuscan Salmon

Take your taste buds on vacation to the sunny hills and vistas of Tuscany! Tuscan Salmon is infused with Mediterranean seasonings and dressed in a rich cream sauce that feels both rustic and elegant. Bright bursts of sun-dried tomatoes, tender spinach, and of course the flaky, fatty fish all make this speedy dish a wonder to eat! It’s a dinner renaissance!

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#10. Bang-Bang Salmon Bites

You get the whole shebang with this dish! Bang-Bang Salmon Bites put some crispy, quickly broiled pieces of salmon on your plate to ensure you're filled to the brim. The creamy, spicy sauce is where the real fireworks start! Your mouth will be popping with all kinds of fun flavors... you'll want to make sure you soak up every drop! Bang-Bang Salmon Bites are quite the flavor show for your taste buds!

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#11. Salmon Burgers

Switch up your grill routine and beef up your barbecue game beyond the beef! Savory Salmon Burgers take the fatty flavor of the fish and infuse it with spicy horseradish, tangy mustard, and smooth olive oil! Herby, rich, and refreshing, these tender Salmon Burgers add a touch of summer sunshine to your grill season. Make sure you have a nice side salad or some homemade fries for the full experience!

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#12. Energy Salmon

Feeling a little dragged down? Have no fear, Energy Salmon is here! Get ready to have that extra pep in your step you've been craving. It's simple, really. All you need are some rosy and perfectly seasoned salmon fillets. And then all you have to do is pile them high with sweet, sun-dried tomatoes, earthy artichoke hearts, tangy capers, and fresh spinach. After such a wholesome, heart-healthy feast, you'll feel like nothing can stop you! This Energy Salmon is just that powerful. Who knows what you'll be capable of!

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#13. Lemon Fennel & Salmon Pasta

Lemon Fennel & Salmon Pasta tastes restaurant-quality; once you’ve mastered this dish, you’ll know you’re a true home cook! It’s all in the amazing taste: the mild anise flavor of the fennel and the bright citrus infusion of the lemon makes this pasta dinner sunny, light, and delectable, perfect for summertime. Lemon Fennel & Salmon Pasta is rich and topped with flaky, fatty salmon — everyone will want more of it and the recipe to boot!

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#14. Hercules Salmon

A legendary day calls for a legendary dinner. But you don't need to go through 12 labors to enjoy Hercules Salmon; all you need is a little roasting and a little seasoning and you already have a flaky, tender fillet of salmon with rippling muscles of spicy flavors. Fragrant pesto, tangy olives and artichoke hearts, and sweet sun-dried tomatoes provide a Mediterranean flavor that makes Hercules Salmon worthy of its namesake hero. It'll become a hero at your dinner table in no time, and after enjoying it you'll be ready to take on whatever life throws at you, mythical monsters included!

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#15. Green Goddess Salmon

You deserve a divine dish for dinner, something enchanting and heavenly. Who would expect that kind of experience from fish? Green Goddess Salmon is succulent and tender, with that lovely rosy color and flaky texture everyone loves about salmon. It's marinated in a smooth, zesty, herbaceous sauce and served with a creamy and equally zesty yogurt sauce that adds contrasting tanginess and a lovely depth of flavor. Green Goddess Salmon will have you saying hallelujah!

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#16. Sheet-Pan Salmon & Veggies

Looking for a delicious, healthy, and easy dinner? Look no further than this Sheet-Pan Salmon & Veggies recipe! With tender baby potatoes, sweet sugar snap peas, savory garlic, and flaky salmon, believe it or not, this dish is packed with flavor and nutrition! The added crunch from the panko breadcrumbs and the tangy sweetness from the mustard and honey glaze will have your tastebuds dancing. And the best part? Everything is cooked in one pan, making cleanup a breeze. Your tastebuds won't be the only ones dancing, that's for sure! In just 30 minutes and with minimal effort, you'll have a show stopping meal that is both easy and impressive. Sheet-Pan Salmon & Veggies is a busy weeknight game changer!

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#17. Amazing Crispy Salmon

Astounding! Incredible! Unbelievable! And yet it's true: Amazing Crispy Salmon really is that delicious! This incredibly simple, quick, and easy salmon dish has a truly crisp exterior thanks to its fast broiling, while still retaining the tender, pink interior. Sprinkled with a smoky, garlicky spice mixture all over, Amazing Crispy Salmon is a savory seafood sensation that will shock you with how fantastic it tastes! It takes less than half an hour to make and virtually no effort at all; that's what we call amazing!

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#18. Beachcomber Salmon

When the weather doesn't quite resemble the sandy, tropical paradise you've been dreaming of, add this tasty gourmet utopia to your seafood list. The Beachcomber Salmon is swimming in your favorite tangy citrus and savory seafood flavors that will have you dreaming of 5 o'clock somewhere in the sun. This Beachcomber Salmon is an oasis of flavor that will lounge peacefully in your mind, as the succulence dances on your tongue. So, whip up this ocean of sultry seasonings any season of the year... umbrella drink optional, but not unwelcome!

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#19. Bright Tomato Salmon

Bright Tomato Salmon is just as sunny and gorgeous as its name suggests, both in how it looks and how it tastes. The salmon is tender, flaky, and the perfect blend of savory and sweet, enhanced by the creamy, aromatic, and vibrant tomato sauce. This is the sort of dish you would find at a high-class seafood restaurant, but you can whip up Bright Tomato Salmon in just 30 minutes. It certainly puts a new spin on weeknight dinners, one that will take your taste buds for a spin!

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#20. Garlic Salmon Linguine

Fragrant, tender, and savory: three words that best describe this Garlic Salmon Linguine. Succulent salmon, aromatic garlic, and some savory flavor from chicken broth all comes together for a light and hearty pasta dish that's so easy and quick to make, it'll make your head spin... and that's before it'll make your tastebuds spin with happiness! Garlic Salmon Linguine makes dinner a breeze, and you'll be feeling breezy for a long time afterward!

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