Salmon is the perfect choice for a fast, healthy lunch or dinner. It's quick and easy to prepare, and it's an excellent source of protein and B-vitamins. But it's the omega-3 fatty acids that make it such a good option for fish recipes. Researchers are constantly finding new health-giving properties in these amazing fats, so cook up one of these salmon recipes today!
Salmon Appetizer Recipes
Start your party with one of these salmon appetizer recipes. Gravlax, which is a cured salmon dish, is a simple and impressive starter for a crowd.
- Sushi Rolls
- Smoked Salmon Dip
- Smoked Salmon and Caviar Sushi
- Smoked Salmon and Dill Egg Salad Tea Sandwiches
- Smoked Salmon and Goat Cheese Pizza Bites
- Gravlax
Salmon Pasta Recipes
- Whole-Wheat Spaghetti with Lemon, Basil, and Salmon
- Salmon Fillets with Sauteed Lemons and Onions on Farfalle
- Cold Pasta Salad with Smoked Salmon, Cucumbers and Salmon Roe
- Sesame Seed Crusted Salmon on Soba Noodles with Twiced Cooked Broccoli with Garlic and Hazelnuts
- Smoked Salmon Ravioli with Sour Cream and Dill
Salmon Soup and Salad Recipes
- Smoky Salmon Chowder with Lemon Pepper Crackers
- Salmon Salad
- Smoked Salmon, Crispy Bacon, and Maytag Blue Cheese Salad
- Salmon Cobb Salad in Creamy Dill Dressing
- Savory Salmon
- Gingery Grilled Salmon Salad
Grilled Salmon Recipes
Grilling and salmon are a natural match because the fish's rich meatiness and fat stand up beautifully to the high heat of live fire. Place the fish directly on the grate or cook it on a wooden plank (usually cedar) for a smokier flavor.
- Grilled Salmon Fillet with Honey-Mustard Sauce
- Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillet
- Barbecued Salmon with Grilled Romaine and Citrus Vinaigrette
- Johnny Garlic's Cedar Plank Salmon
- Cedar-Planked Teriyaki Salmon
- Salmon with Lemon, Capers, and Rosemary
- Grilled Salmon with Key Lime Butter
Smoked Salmon Recipes
Smoked salmon has a firm texture and a delicate flavor that lends itself well to a variety of fish recipes. Although salmon is usually bought pre-smoked or brined, hot-smoking it yourself is easy and creates delicious results.
- Smoked Salmon
- Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Frittata
- Hot-Smoked Salmon and Chipotle Crema
- Smoked Salmon Tartare on Toast Points
- Smoked Salmon Quiche with Crispy Potato Crust
Baked, Roasted and Broiled Salmon Recipes
- Broiled Salmon with Herb Mustard Glaze
- Oven-Baked Salmon
- Citrus Baked Salmon
- Foil Wrapped Side of Salmon with Lemon and Rosemary
- Roasted Ginger Salmon with Ginger Soy Butter Sauce
Steamed and Poached Salmon Recipes
Poached salmon recipes are well-loved for a reason – they're simple and healthy. You can flavor the cooking liquid with herbs, aromatic spices, citrus, wine or fennel and serve it with a simple sauce for an elegant lunch or dinner.
- Poached Salmon with Lemon Mint Tzatziki
- Chardonnay Poached Salmon with Dill Dijon Whipped Cream
- Champagne-Poached Salmon
- Dad's Poached Salmon with Cucumber Sauce
Ground Salmon Recipes
Whether you make salmon burgers, croquettes or patties, you'll save money on economical ground salmon. Canned salmon also has the extra benefit of calcium from the tiny bones that are ground during processing. Don't worry; you won't taste them in your ground salmon recipes.
