22 Easy Salmon Recipes for a Simple and Tasty Weeknight Meal
Salmon is one of those proteins that makes it incredibly easy to get a wholesome dinner on the table without a ton of fuss. This lineup of 22 fresh recipes is packed with bright, bold flavors that will completely change up your usual seafood routine. We have everything from crispy air-fried bites to simple, zesty pan-seared fillets that cook in just a matter of minutes. Get ready to upgrade your weekly menu with quick, satisfying dishes that make eating well feel effortless.
Easy Air Fryer Salmon Bites Recipe
These easy Air Fryer Salmon Bites are coated in a flavorful sauce, then air fried for a delicious crispy texture. They are prepared with simple, healthy ingredients and make an easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love.
Honey Lemon Salmon
You can make this Honey Lemon Salmon with only a handful of ingredients and any skillet. It’s quick & easy for healthy weeknight dinners or fancy occasions.
Lemon Dill Salmon
This simple pan seared Lemon Dill Salmon recipe is the perfect weeknight dinner that whips up in just 10 minutes! Only a couple minutes to prep, simple crisp and golden seared fish in a buttery lemon dill sauce that will pair well your favorite side dishes for a complete meal!
Smoked Salmon Bagels
Smoked Salmon Bagels or lox bagel with cream cheese is such a classic and elegant breakfast, lunch or brunch recipe, that can be put together easily and quickly. An open face salmon bagel sandwich can be customized to your taste. Herb cream cheese, red onion slices, fresh dill and briny capers are one of our favorite combos!
Baked Salmon Sushi
This Baked Salmon Sushi satisfies your cravings for salmon sushi rolls and is a healthier option for a crowd-pleasing dish while being kind to your budget at the same time! Enjoy this easy-to-make salmon sushi bake recipe as a family-friendly easy weeknight meal or watch it disappear at the speed of light at a party.
How To Cook Frozen Salmon in Air Fryer
Learn how to cook Frozen Salmon in Air Fryer for a delicious, flavor packed, quick & easy dinner. The salmon comes out perfectly cooked with lots of lemon flavor, and tastes as good as when cooked from fresh.
Instant Pot Salmon with Lemon and Dill
This recipe for Instant Pot Salmon means that dinner has never been quicker! You can make this recipe in just ten minutes. The salmon is paired with a lemon and dill yogurt sauce that adds the perfect level of zest to the seafood dish. Enjoy!
Spicy Salmon Bowl
Salmon coated in a sweet, salty, and spicy marinade over a bed of fluffy rice with fresh greens like avocado and cucumber on top, this Spicy Salmon Bowl will send your tastebuds dancing. Enjoy it as an easy and quick dinner (just 10 minutes!) or as a meal prepped lunch you’ll look forward to all week long.
Smoked Salmon Toast
Smoked salmon toast is ideal for brunch, easy lunch, or as a party appetizer! This simple idea is a study in contrasts of flavor and texture.
Salmon Sandwich with Dill Sauce
This salmon sandwich recipe is bursting with flavor! Top the savory fish with feta crumbles and creamy dill sauce.
Teriyaki Salmon
This deliciously tender salmon with homemade teriyaki sauce garnished with sesame seeds is a tasty treat, perfect for a healthy lunch or a special midweek dinner.
Spicy Salmon Roll Sushi
Recipe with instructions for your own homemade salmon roll sushi. This is a spicy inside-out sushi roll with raw salmon fish. I have added instructions for using cured salmon.
Temari Sushi
Celebrate happy occasions with these colorful ball-shaped Temari Sushi! They‘re easily the prettiest sushi you can make at home. They make the perfect sushi to serve if you’re hosting a party or potluck.
Salmon Terrine
Smoked Salmon Terrine is an elegant appetizer that layers creamy, savory ingredients into a beautifully presented dish. It’s a perfect choice for Christmas and other special occasions. For more refined starters, take a look at my collection of appetizer recipes.
Blackened Salmon Tacos Recipe
These incredible Blackened Salmon Tacos topped with avocado salsa are incredibly fresh and flavorful! Served on charred corn or flour tortillas with crunchy romaine lettuce, these easy fish tacos come together in less than 30 minutes for a wonderful dinner any night of the week!
Smoked Salmon Pasta
This Smoked Salmon Pasta recipe is a new way to use smoked salmon! You can prepare a delicious dinner in just 25 minutes with only a handful of ingredients.
Cucumber Sushi Roll
These gluten-free cucumber sushi rolls are so easy to make and they are such a colorful and pretty appetizer. Filled with fresh veggies and a seasoned cream cheese.
Southern Salmon Croquettes
When your taste buds are craving something crispy and tender, this Salmon Croquette Recipe needs to be put on your menu. This is one hearty meal that is oh-so-full of flavor!
Crispy Southern Salmon Patties
Southern Salmon Patties combine canned salmon, cajun seasoning, and cornmeal in this easy crispy Southern style salmon patty recipe.
Smoked Salmon Scrambled Eggs
Smoked Salmon Scrambled Eggs is one of our favorite savory breakfasts! It takes basic scrambled eggs and makes them egg-stra special.
Lohikeitto Recipe (Finnish Salmon Soup)
Lohikeitto is a creamy Finnish soup filled with veggies, buttery salmon and tons of fresh dill. It is delicious comfort food and a quick 30-minute meal perfect for any time of year.
Sweet and Sour Salmon with Crispy Skin
The salmon is pan-fried to create crispy skin and then flipped, combined with the sauce and lots of veggies whilst it finishes cooking. The whole dish will go from your fridge to your table in well under 30 minutes!
