10 Best Salmon Recipes to Fall in Love with the Fish

If your resolutions for the new year include eating healthy meals, achieving fitness goals, or adding more nutrients to family meals, it could be time to incorporate more fish and seafood into your dinner routine. Salmon is a lean source of protein and other nutrients and it can star in countless filling meals. It’s also versatile and quick cooking for busy weeknights, whether steamed, sauteed, roasted, broiled, or air-fried.

The mild flavor and firm texture of salmon pairs well with a wide range of ingredients, so you can serve a healthy seafood meal no matter what you’re craving. With more than 25 grams of protein per 4-ounce serving, it can satisfy even the meatiest of appetites while also delivering plenty of heart-healthy omega-3s and vitamins to support immune and nervous system health. If you’re ready to put salmon on the menu but are unsure where to dive in, these recipes have got you covered. We’ve rounded up 10 of our most delicious, easy, and popular dishes that will make salmon the star of dinnertime in 30 minutes or less

Air Fryer Salmon with Avocado Cucumber Salad

Fans of poke bowls will love this reimagined take starring crispy nuggets of air fried salmon. It’s a symphony of tastes and textures with crunchy cabbage, creamy avocado, and a blend of brown rice and riced cauliflower. The finishing touch is a drizzle of homemade honey-sriracha mayo, which adds a touch of heat and melds all of the flavors together.

Steamed Salmon with Dill Rice

This light but satisfying back pocket recipe is nutritious big on flavor, and comes together with just five ingredients. The star is fresh dill, which brightens up both a side of steamed rice and lemon-spiked sour cream that adds creamy tang dolloped over quick-steamed salmon filets.

Teriyaki Air Fryer Salmon Bites with Bok Choy and Rice

One easy way to entice kids or any finicky fish eater to get on board with salmon is to crisp it up like nuggets. The air fryer makes it easy to achieve a craveable crust on bites of salmon seasoned with a combo of brown sugar, chili powder, and ginger. Serve over microwave-ready rice with air fried bok choy and a drizzle of teriyaki sauce for an Asian-inspired bowl that hits the table in 15 minutes.

Sheet Pan Teriyaki Glazed Salmon with Veggies

This five-ingredient sheet pan recipe is a game-changer for those nights when you don’t feel like cooking but still want to enjoy a balanced, nutritious meal. Hearty kale leaves become tender and gently crisped at the edges roasted in the oven along with broccoli and teriyaki-glazed salmon filets. Using frozen salmon, pre-chopped veggies, and bottled sauce makes it a breeze to toss together any night of the week.

Salmon Coconut Curry with Rice

This lightning fast, aromatic curry is ready to satisfy in less time than takeout and it’s a better value, too. Pieces of salmon poach to tender perfection in curry-spiced coconut milk bulked up with frozen spinach. Serve over basmati rice for a 15-minute ticket to Thailand without leaving home.

Sheet Pan Mustard Maple Salmon

This one pan wonder proves salmon can be cozy, cold weather comfort food too. A two-ingredient glaze made with grainy mustard and maple syrup adds complex flavor to roasted salmon filets. Carrots roast on the same pan for a low-lift side, and the whole meal gets a bright, fresh finish from a sprinkle of chopped dill.

Broiled Miso Salmon with Bok Choy 

Umami-rich miso paste makes mild salmon come to life in this low-carb, Asian-inspired recipe. Fresh ginger, garlic, and mirin (rice wine) round out a flavorful glaze for broiled salmon that doubles as a finishing sauce for microwave-ready bok choy.

Honey Garlic Salmon with Steamed Green Beans

A hint of garlic, a touch of sweetness, and five minutes of simple prep make this budget-friendly fish dish a winner on busy weeknights. Honey and garlic add layers of flavor to salmon filets that cook in a flash under the broiler. Pair with microwave-ready green beans and crusty bread for a never-fail, 15-minute meal.

Salmon with Spicy Pineapple Salad

This colorful plate that brings the heat is an antidote to the winter blues. An unexpected salad made with pineapple, cucumber, and serrano chili adds tropical vibes to broiled salmon filets dusted with the kick of Cajun or creole seasoning.

Gingery Salmon with Roasted Asparagus 

The ultimate hack for perfectly cooked, never dry fish is probably in your kitchen drawer right now. Aluminum foil packets allow salmon – in this recipe, brushed with ginger-soy marinade – to steam in the oven to tender perfection. Asparagus roasts in the oven simultaneously while brown rice cooks for a complete, well-balanced 30-minute meal.