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

By baking the salmon and vegetables in parchment paper, you're steaming them in their own juices. This preserves nutrients, requires little added fat, and makes for a delicious entrée.

Fishing for a new salmon recipe? This easy one-pan dinner shines with Mediterranean flavors. You can eat the cooked oranges (peel and all) or squeeze the juice over the fish.

Here's a 40-minute dinner that's an unconventional but delicious take on the classic salade niçoise. It's more colorful than usual thanks to the salmon and more piquant thanks to the zesty caper dressing.

This satisfying salad combines crisp greens, such as watercress or sunflower shoots, with juicy citrus, rich avocado, and silky salmon. Plus, it has three sources of heart-healthy fat.

We love this colorful and easy one-pan dinner of salmon fillets, tender florets of romanesco, and rice pilaf. All cook together in a skillet on the stovetop. Finished with lemon, cilantro, and dill, it's a restaurant-worthy dinner you'll enjoy eating time and time again.

A whole roasted side of salmon makes an elegant presentation at the table. The accompanying radish-and-cucumber relish has a pleasant bite of horseradish.

There's no raw fish in these easy sushi rolls—just succulent, perfectly cooked salmon. The recipe calls for roasting a piece of fish for the sushi but feel free to use leftover cooked salmon when you try this family-friendly sushi recipe. Never made your own rolls at home? Consult our food editors tips for rolling sushi before you start—it's easier than you think!

Creamy and hearty, packed with potatoes, chunks of salmon fillet, and fresh summer corn, this bowl of chowder tastes like summer.

Make-ahead and freezable, there's a lot to like about these panko-crusted salmon filets. The crispy coating may well tempt even those not usually keen on fish. Plus, when you need dinner extra fast, you can bake them straight from frozen.

Poaching salmon helps it retain its pleasing pink tone, since the low steady temperature of the simmering liquid prevents the albumen (that white film) from extruding to the surface. Here the fish is poached with fennel and red onion and served with a healthy take on hollandaise.

Toss poached salmon with red onion and lots of fresh parsley in a vinaigrette of capers, olive oil, and red-wine vinegar. Serve this salad with crusty bread, or combine with cooked, cooled penne for an out-of-the-ordinary pasta salad.

Serve grilled salmon steaks and asparagus with a sweet and tangy sauce made from Dijon mustard, sugar, and white-wine vinegar. Use leftover asparagus as a side dish for your next dinner; the vegetable will keep in the refrigerator for up to two days.

A spectacular one-dish party entrée, the fish is roasted in the same dish as the crispy potatoes nestled underneath. Its jewel-like color comes from the marinade of grated beets, fresh dill, horseradish, and lemon zest which also gives the salmon deep flavor.

A squeeze of lemon and a drizzle of soy sauce over grated daikon radish are the only enhancements you'll need for Chef Nobu's perfectly cooked salmon fillet.

Steamed salmon stars in this healthy supper along with lemony couscous.

Simple, spicy, and delicious, if sautéed salmon is your go to, give this lively preparation a try. It's easy to make. Start with frozen salmon, then add them straight into the creamy, spicy coconut milk curry.

Thanks to the slightly Scandinavian flavor, this dinner of grilled salmon filets feels just a little different. The Panzanella salad is made with rye bread, cucumbers, and fennel—it's not the usual Italian bread and tomatoes, but it's certainly delicious.

A light white-wine-and-chive sauce makes roasted salmon especially moist. Serve with sautéed mushrooms and steamed potatoes.

Forget traditional breadcrumbs—the salty flavor of ground-up pretzels brings these canned-salmon patties to life. Dill and scallions brighten every bite.

A little cayenne added to maple syrup creates a luscious glaze for broiled salmon and pineapple chunks. Fluff hot rice with cilantro leaves and you're done.

Just the thing for a holiday party, a cured side of salmon is impressive, delicious, and not difficult to make. Best of all, it's a make-ahead dish that leaves you time for other things on the day of the party.

A mixture of creamy Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, dill, and parsley adds zing and keeps this salmon wonderfully moist while it roasts. This easy, elegant dinner takes only five minutes to assemble and another 20 minutes to cook.

A tasty way to turn last night's leftover salmon into today's lunch. There's no mayo here, this salmon salad is made with a creamy-crunchy mixture of cottage cheese, raisins, celery, and walnuts.

Cilantro, wasabi paste, lime juice, ginger, and light mayonnaise combine to make a delightful sauce for pan-seared salmon fillets. Serve with bok choy sautéed in mirin and soy sauce.