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20 Salmon Dishes So Good, You’ll Forget You’re Eating Healthy

Published: Sep 18, 2025 by Janelle This post may contain affiliate links - read my disclaimer for full details... Leave a Comment

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Who says healthy food can’t be crave-worthy? These 20 salmon recipes are loaded with bold flavors, satisfying textures, and just the right amount of indulgence. Whether you’re a longtime salmon fan or just starting to add it to your weekly routine, these dishes make a strong case for keeping this fish front and center on your dinner table.

Salmon on the Blackstone Griddle

Salmon on the Blackstone Griddle with brussel sprouts and zucchini on a white plate.
Salmon on the Blackstone Griddle. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Make perfectly cooked salmon on the Blackstone Griddle in no time at all! It's a quick and easy healthy recipe, perfect for lunch or dinner. This Blackstone salmon recipe is super flavorful and you'll love the crispy skin!
Get the Recipe: Salmon on the Blackstone Griddle

Sesame Salmon Bowl

Sesame Salmon Bowl with cucumber, avocado, sesame seeds, red cabbage, green onions and spring mix in a white bowl.
Sesame Salmon Bowl. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Sesame Salmon Bowls are a delicious and healthy dinner idea. It takes under 15 minutes to make start to finish! The sesame dressing adds tasty nutty flavor to this dish.
Get the Recipe: Sesame Salmon Bowl

Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon

Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon is the perfect combination of tender, flaky fish and a rich, savory-sweet glaze. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, it’s a go-to recipe for busy weeknights or elegant dinners.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon

Air Fryer Salmon with Skin

Four baked salmon fillets garnished with fresh dill and lemon slices are arranged on a white plate.
Air Fryer Salmon with Skin. Photo credit: From Ice Cream To Steak.

Air Fryer Salmon with skin is the easiest healthy dinner you never knew you needed! With perfectly crispy skin and melt-in-your-mouth tender fish, it’s a healthy yet tasty meal, ready in no time. With minimal effort and maximum flavor—what’s not to love? Time to let the air fryer work its magic!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Salmon with Skin

Bacon Wrapped Salmon

Plate of salmon with bacon.
Bacon Wrapped Salmon. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Need a decadent yet healthy and wholesome restaurant quality meal? This bacon-wrapped salmon recipe is your answer!
Get the Recipe: Bacon Wrapped Salmon

Air Fryer Salmon Bites

Air Fryer Salmon Bites and a salad on a plate with a fork.
Air Fryer Salmon Bites. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

These Air Fryer Salmon Bites are nutritious, delicious, and oh so tender!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Salmon Bites

Pesto Salmon

Image shows Salmon with pesto and rice on a blue plate.
Pesto Salmon. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Delight in the vibrant flavors of pesto-infused salmon, a healthy choice that brings a burst of freshness to your plate. The herbal notes of the pesto perfectly complement the richness of the salmon, creating a balanced and nutritious dinner option.
Get the Recipe: Pesto Salmon

Poached Orange Salmon

Image shows a spoon drizzing orange sauce over a salmon filet in a blue dish.
Poached Orange Salmon. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

This orange salmon recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy this healthy and flavorful fish. This quick and easy dish is perfect for both a weeknight meal or a special occasion.
Get the Recipe: Poached Orange Salmon

Asian Glazed Salmon

Image shows a fork holding a bite of an Asian glazed salmon with the remaining serving in the background.
Asian Glazed Salmon. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Asian glazed salmon is a flavorful and easy way to prepare this versatile fish. The salmon is cooked in a sweet and savory glaze that gives it a delicious and irresistible flavor that is sure to please everyone at the table.
Get the Recipe: Asian Glazed Salmon

Quick Baked Salmon With Mayo

Salmon fillets stacked on a plate with lemons and herbs in the background.
Quick Baked Salmon With Mayo. Photo credit: Thriving In Parenting.

Make busy weeknight dinner a breeze with this quick recipe of baked salmon with mayo! The mayo topping locks the moisture in the salmon creating the perfect juicy texture that even picky eaters will love.
Get the Recipe: Quick Baked Salmon With Mayo

Salmon Lemon Herb Butter Sauce

Two salmon fillets with lemon sauce on a white plate.
Salmon Lemon Herb Butter Sauce. Photo credit: Keto Cooking Wins.

It's all about the sauce! Sweet, mild, and flaky salmon tastes so amazing with this NO-FAIL lemon butter, and herb sauce!
Get the Recipe: Salmon Lemon Herb Butter Sauce

Honey Mustard Salmon

Honey mustard salmon with a glossy glaze, garnished with herbs and served with lemon wedges on a white plate.
Honey Mustard Salmon. Photo credit: Quick Prep Recipes.

Honey mustard salmon is as gorgeous on your table as it is delicious. The salmon gets perfectly tender and flaky, while the honey mustard glaze adds a sweet, tangy, and slightly smoky flavor to the dish. It’s an easy mix, brush, and bake kind of recipe that’s so easy, you’ll be making it on repeat! It’s dinner made special, without the hassle.
Get the Recipe: Honey Mustard Salmon

Baked Firecracker Salmon

Baked Firecracker Salmon on a white plate.
Baked Firecracker Salmon. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

Baked Firecracker Salmon: A Flavor Explosion on Your Plate! Perk up those taste buds with tonight's low-carb dinner. This baked salmon has little sweet and a little heat. And, it's a whole lot of deliciousness!
Get the Recipe: Baked Firecracker Salmon

Baked Pesto Salmon

Salmon with spinach sauce on a white plate.
Baked Pesto Salmon. Photo credit: Keto Cooking Wins.

Herby pesto and salmon go hand-in-hand in this easy bake that results in moist, tender, and flaky salmon. The petso cream sauce is amazing, and is perfect over noodles or rice, or keep it low carb and spoon it over cauliflower rice.
Get the Recipe: Baked Pesto Salmon

Lemon Dill Salmon and Asparagus

Hands holding a baking dish with Lemon Dill Salmon and Asparagus.
Lemon Dill Salmon and Asparagus. Photo credit: Renee Nicole's Kitchen.

Gourmet meets quick in this lemon dill salmon and asparagus. Flaky salmon, tender asparagus, and a restaurant quality lemon dill sauce. All on the table in thirty minutes.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Dill Salmon and Asparagus

Salmon in the Air Fryer

A fork holding a piece of cooked salmon, with more salmon fillets, lemon slices, and seasoning shakers in the background.
Salmon in the Air Fryer. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

One of the beauties of cooking salmon or any seafood in the air fryer is that it is pretty difficult to do it wrong. Many air fryers have a seafood setting that you can select.
Get the Recipe: Salmon in the Air Fryer

Curry Salmon with Coconut Milk and Bok Choy

Curry salmon with coconut milk and bok choy in a bowl with a fork.
Curry Salmon with Coconut Milk and Bok Choy. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

This Curry Salmon with Coconut Milk and Bok Choy is a nutrient-dense, high-protein, and gluten-free one-pan stovetop dish that everyone will love! The homemade curry paste and sauce come together with ingredients like curry powder, fresh ginger, and coconut milk and are rich in flavor. The recipe can be made and ready to eat in just 30 minutes, and it even freezes well!
Get the Recipe: Curry Salmon with Coconut Milk and Bok Choy

Air Fryer Honey Garlic Salmon

Honey garlic salmon fillets glazed and served on a white plate with garnish.
Air Fryer Honey Garlic Salmon. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

A truly delicious salmon recipe featuring a sweet and savory twist.The honey garlic sauce gives the salmon a flavorful kick, while the air fryer seals in the juicy goodness. Air fryer salmon is perfectly flaky and ready in just 15 minutes. This is a dish you can make for a fancy dinner at home and know one will know it only took you a few minutes to put it together.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Honey Garlic Salmon

Keto Baked Parmesan Salmon

Keto baked parmesan salmon on foil on a baking sheet.
Keto Baked Parmesan Salmon. Photo credit: Real Balanced.

This crispy Keto Baked Parmesan Salmon is so easy to make and will yield a delicious and nutrient-dense dinner recipe! Prepared, cooked, and served in under 30 minutes, this is a great low-carb, gluten-free, egg-free, coconut-free, and nut-free dish to serve on busy weeknights.
Get the Recipe: Keto Baked Parmesan Salmon

Garam Masala Cedar Plank Salmon

Garam Masala Cedar Plank Salmon. Photo credit: Renee Nicole's Kitchen.

Crusted with brown sugar and spices then grilled on a wine soaked cedar plank, this garam masala cedar plank salmon is smoky sweet and sure to please.
Get the Recipe: Garam Masala Cedar Plank Salmon

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