Salmon Recipes

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Baked Salmon with Creamy Orzo

A multilayered masterpiece in a cast-iron skillet, this one-pan meal calls for simmering creamy bacon orzo on the stove-top, then nestling lemon-coriander salmon fillets on top and baking in the oven.

Simple Poached Salmon

A beautifully poached piece of salmon is clean tasting and light. There's only one rule: Don't overcook.

Soy-Glazed Salmon

This tasty, simple salmon recipe is from Anne Ford, of Palo Alto, California.

Penne with Garlicky Tomatoes and Salmon

Shake yourself out of a pasta rut with this simple, supremely flavorful recipe for penne with salmon. While the noodles cook in their own pot, you'll sauté juicy cherry tomatoes with garlic and then steam the salmon right in the same pan. The result is a fresh and flavorful seafood dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes.

Slow-Baked Salmon and Cherry Tomatoes

Cooking the salmon at a low heat makes for tender meat and a vibrant hue. Set off the fish's decadence with a little basil and a burst of tangy-sweet tomatoes.

Smoked Salmon Dip with Bagel Chips

This dip is what bagels dream about. With a kick of horseradish, this smoked salmon dip packs all the flavors of your favorite New York deli in to one bite.

Brown-Rice Cakes with Toppings

Puffy brown-rice cakes are just as versatile as toasts for layering on the flavor (and they're gluten-free).

Roasted Salmon with Herbed Yogurt

Celebrate any occasion with this family-style salmon dinner that you can prep fast (just 5 minutes) and then roast in the oven, leaving you time to round out the meal.

Roasted Salmon with White-Wine Sauce

Salmon is a versatile, ultra heart-healthy superfood, and its preparation possibilities are endless. Here, a skinless roasted fillet creates a simple but swanky dinner when paired with Steamed Potatoes with Thyme and Sauteed Mixed Mushrooms.

Wild-Salmon Kedgeree

Here's an easy and healthy one-pot dinner with salmon fillets. Stateside there isn't much name recognition for kedgeree, but across the pond it is a beloved dish with Anglo-Indian roots. In this version, basmati rice steams with curry powder, onion, and garlic; halfway through, the salmon is nestled on top to cook with the rice. Garnish bowls with hard-cooked eggs, parsley, and paprika for a weeknight meal.

Baked Salmon Sushi

There's no raw fish in these easy sushi rolls—just succulent, perfectly cooked salmon and plenty of fresh vegetables. For our food editor's tips on how to roll like a pro, see How to Make Sushi at Home.

Salmon Noodle Casserole

When it comes to radiating warmth at the dinner table, nothing beats a one-pot casserole. What's more, this dish can be assembled a day ahead, goes straight from the oven to the table, and offers help-yourself allure in abundance.

Inspiration and Ideas

25 Salmon Recipes That Make Great Use of the King of Fish

There are many good reasons why salmon is such a popular fish. Try steaming, roasting, poaching, and grilling salmon with these recipes that show how versatile and delicious this healthy, sustainable protein is.

20 Delicious, Healthy Salmon Recipes That Make Eating Better So Easy

Rich in omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D, salmon is also a great source of protein -- and scrumptious flavor. Make your salmon even better for you by using one of our super tasty, nutritious recipes.

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Salmon and Scrambled Eggs

Roasted Salmon with Butter

Roasted Salmon with Mint-Caper Pesto

When you roast a piece of salmon properly, the result is so tender it verges on buttery. Succulent spring onions, cooked with the fish until they're caramelized, are the perfect accompaniment.

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Salmon Pasta

This method of cooking salmon makes for such tasty fish that you might want to serve it on its own. Just follow the first two steps, and serve the fillet with a green vegetable.

Salmon Pasta with Spicy Tomato Sauce

Finish off salmon leftovers with this easy-to-prepare pasta dish which gets its spice from crushed red pepper flakes.

Pierre's Salmon with Sorrel

This recipe for a tasty salmon dinner comes to us courtesy of Pierre Troisgros, one of only three French chefs whose restaurants have received three stars in the Michelin Guide for more than thirty consecutive years.

Crisp Grilled Salmon with Fennel-Olive Relish

Dramatic and foolproof, this dish is made for entertaining dinner guests. Cover the grill while cooking and you won't need to stress over flipping the fish—and the results will be perfectly cooked every time.

Roasted Salmon with Spicy Cauliflower

The cauliflower in this dish gets loads of flavor from garlic, anchovies, and red-pepper flakes -- and the richness of the salmon offsets those spices.

Easy Roasted Salmon with Brussels Sprouts

This one-sheet-pan meal is perfect for busy nights -- your protein and vegetables can all cook together.

Roasted Salmon with Kale and Cabbage

A one-pan dish that really brings the flavor, this simple meal will easily feed your whole family.

Rolled Stuffed Salmon

Juniper-and-Gin Gravlax

Curing your own salmon is worth the effort. This Swedish-inspired version calls for marinating the fish with citrus zest, juniper berries, dill, and gin. You'll be proud to serve this homemade treat as an appetizer at your next dinner party.

Wild Salmon with Edamame-Cauliflower Rice

In this healthy, one-pot dinner of Wild Salmon with Edamame-Cauliflower Rice, the oven does all the work. After 15 minutes of prep, the salmon roasts on top of a bed of cauliflower rice and edamame.

Smoked-Salmon Flatbread with Pickled Beet

What could be better than this bagel-inspired entrée? It combines storebought pizza dough with that favorite combo of smoked salmon and cream cheese (but here we use Boursin, which brings built-in garlic and herbs). Its perfect for a laid back dinner for four, but it can also be turned into an easy and elegant brunch appetizer by being cut into smaller bite-size squares.

Herb-Crusted Salmon with Roasted Lemons

A whole salmon fillet is a dish all your guests, including non-meat-eaters, will ooh and aah over.

Roasted Salmon, Red Cabbage, and New Potatoes

The cabbage and potatoes go into the oven first in this sheet-pan supper. A meaty salmon fillet flavored with mustard, horseradish, and lemon zest is then roasted atop the vegetables.

Salmon with Brown Sugar and Mustard Glaze

Glaze salmon with a sweet-and-tart mixture of brown sugar, red-wine vinegar, and shallots that brightens the rich fish for a quick and delicious springtime-inspired meal.

Spinach Salad with Salmon

A great salad can keep you going for hours -- the key is to include enough protein-rich ingredients, such as salmon, goat cheese, and nuts.

Salmon Mousse

A modest portion of smoked salmon yields a luxurious spread when blended with sour cream and a touch of lemon juice.

Salmon, Asparagus, and Leek in Parchment

Cooking fresh salmon en papillote (that is, in parchment) is a messproof way to coax the most flavor from the fish without adding a lot of oil or butter -- and it's pretty much impossible to dry the salmon out with this cooking method.This recipe is one of our Better Basics: 10 New Takes on Family Favorites, see the others.

Salmon with Fennel, Bell Pepper, and Olives

Fishing for a new salmon recipe? This one-pan delight features Mediterranean flavors that really shine.

Salmon with Leeks

This classic duo makes a delicious spring dinner.

Wild Salmon and Romanesco Pilaf

Made entirely in one-dish, this nutritious skillet supper layers almond-studded basmati rice, tender florets of romanesco (a relative of both broccoli and cauliflower), and buttery fillets of heart-healthy salmon. Fresh lemon, dill, and cilantro brighten the plate.

Pan-Fried Salmon Cakes

Don't use thin pretzels in this recipe--they'll make the cakes too salty.

Salmon with Herbed Mustard Sauce

A natural affinity exists between salmon and mustard. In this dinner recipe, a sauce of fresh lemon juice and herbs temper the heat of the mustard, but its flavor remains strong enough to stand up to the salmon.

Salmon Cakes

With a simple lemon-herb sauce, these make-ahead salmon patties are the perfect light supper for those nights when you would rather not fuss.

Salmon Fricassee

In this pescatarian take on the classic chicken entrée, salmon fillets are seared in a hot skillet to get their skin crispy, then braised in a bath of white wine, clam juice, fennel, and tarragon. A last minute mixture of cream and egg yolks enriches the cooking liquid, transforming it into a cling-to-your-fork sauce destined for draping over the fish.

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