23 Salmon Recipes That Turn Every Dinner Into a Luxurious Food Moment.

These 23 salmon recipes do not whisper flavor — they announce it loudly and confidently. Think perfectly flaky fillets with golden, sizzling edges, buttery centers that melt at the slightest touch of a fork, and sauces so glossy and bold they deserve their own spotlight. Baked, pan-seared, glazed, roasted, and dressed to impress, every dish delivers rich flavor with dramatic flair. Expect forks scraping plates, happy sighs between bites, and that unmistakable feeling that dinner just became a little fancy without trying too hard. This is salmon at its most indulgent, most irresistible, and most unapologetically delicious.

Salmon on the Blackstone Griddle

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!
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Air Fryer Everything Bagel Salmon

This Air Fryer Everything Bagel Salmon Recipe comes out perfect every single time. Not only is it delicious and flaky, but it has only 2 two ingredients. Have dinner ready in under 15 minutes!
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Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus

Sheet Pan Salmon Asparagus on a parchment paper lined sheet pan. — Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

This Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus meal is perfect for busy weeknights! This baked salmon and asparagus is ready in less than 25 minutes. Perfectly flaky salmon and delicious asparagus make for an easy dinner.
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Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon

Making Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon is so easy and with just 2 ingredients. I love how fast the Air fryer cooks these salmon filets. It comes out perfect every single time!
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Air Fryer Frozen Salmon

Air Fryer Salmon on a white plate with sugar snap peas and green onions. — Air Fryer Frozen Salmon. Photo credit: Lara Clevenger.

Making Air Fryer Frozen Salmon is one of the easiest ways to make salmon. No need to defrost it! These frozen salmon filets come out delicious every time. Ready in less than 15 minutes and basted with my homemade teriyaki sauce.
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Mini Spicy Canned Salmon Patties

These Mini Spicy Canned Salmon Patties are a delicious appetizer that can be made in just 30 minutes. They are made with ingredients like canned salmon, jalapeño, and a touch of cayenne pepper. They are pan-fried until golden brown before being topped off with a drizzle of lemon dill aioli.
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Spinach Salmon Roulade with Caviar

Spinach Salmon Rolls on a wooden board. — Spinach Salmon Roulade with Caviar. Photo credit: Low Carb - No Carb.

Our Spinach Smoked Salmon Roulade Recipe with Caviar is the most popular dish for any occasion as a starter, canape, appetizer, breakfast roll, or snack. Decorated with a few lemon slices, this best recipe is a real hit among our friends.
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Salmon and Asparagus Quiche

Flaky pastry, tender salmon, and crisp asparagus come together in this quiche that’s both comforting and elegant. Salmon and Asparagus Quiche brings a touch of sophistication to brunch, but it’s easy enough to enjoy while staying cozy at home. It's the perfect dish for a lazy Sunday morning.
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Pan-Fried Sockeye Salmon Recipe

Overhead view of sockeye salmon in cast iron pan. — Pan-Fried Sockeye Salmon Recipe. Photo credit: At the Immigrant's Table.

Impress your guests at the cookout with this pan-fried sockeye salmon. Its crispy exterior and succulent flesh make it a fantastic choice for a flavorful and elegant main dish that will surely elevate any cookout gathering.
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Baked creamy salmon

Grilled salmon and potatoes on a baking sheet. — Baked creamy salmon. Photo credit: At the Immigrant's Table.

Baked salmon with cream sauce and potatoes is an easy sheet pan meal that comes together in 30 minutes, with a delicious creamy garlic sauce.
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Baked Wild Sockeye Salmon

Baked sockeye salmon with herb caper crust and lemon slices on a sheet pan. — Baked Wild Sockeye Salmon. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This wild sockeye salmon is baked in the oven with an herbed garlic caper citrus crust for an easy, healthy meal. With a bake time of just 10-12 minutes, this is an easy yet stunning seafood dinner.
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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!
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Pesto Salmon

Pesto salmon is an easy oven-baked dinner requiring only five ingredients that can be on the table in less than 25 minutes. It’s a healthy dinner full of flavor and perfect for weeknight cooking.
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Air Fryer Salmon Bites

These Air Fryer Salmon Bites are nutritious, delicious, and oh so tender!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Lemon Dill Salmon and Asparagus

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.
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Keto Baked Parmesan Salmon

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.
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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.
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Easy Hibachi Salmon Recipe -Japanese Steakhouse Style

Flavorful hibachi-style salmon on a plate with vegetables and lemon slices. — Easy Hibachi Salmon Recipe -Japanese Steakhouse Style. Photo credit: Sassy Chopsticks.

The combination of soy sauce, mirin, ginger, and garlic in the Hibachi salmon recipe creates a balance of savory and umami flavors.
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Penne with Salmon and Cherry Tomatoes

Penne pasta with burst cherry tomatoes, shallots, garlic, and parsley on white plate next to a pan filled with pasta. — Penne with Salmon and Cherry Tomatoes. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This Penne al Salmone is a salmon pasta without cream. Instead, it is a fresh, light, summery dish highlighting sweet and savory burst cherry tomatoes in a white wine sauce with thyme.
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Sheet Pan Salmon and Veggies

Closeup overhead shot of roasted salmon, asparagus, fingerling potatoes, and cherry tomatoes on a blue sheet tray. — Sheet Pan Salmon and Veggies. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Sheet Pan Salmon and Veggies is an easy and delicious dinner recipe pairing Dijon, brown sugar, and chipotle-rubbed baked salmon with roasted fingerling potatoes, sweet burst cherry tomatoes, savory asparagus, and thyme. It's a perfect sheet pan recipe for a weeknight!
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