These salmon recipes are unbeatable in the deliciousness and nutrition departments. They are all-powerful in the flavor department—ranging from the sweet and sticky Grilled Honey Garlic Salmon to the bright Baked Lemon Dill Salmon.

Even with the flavors of these dishes going all over the place, they somehow maintain a consistent deliciousness. And what is that, you ask?

Well, salmon is a pretty remarkable fish. Whether it’s pan-seared, baked, or grilled, let’s take a look (or a taste, really) at the delightfully diverse dishes that this post somehow manages to string together.

The 15 Best salmon recipes

1. Grilled Honey Garlic Salmon

Honey Garlic Grilled Salmon is a mouthwatering dish where salmon fillets are bathed in a marinade of honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice, then grilled to perfection. Enjoy this unforgettable meal!

Ingredients

2 salmon fillets
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Whisk together the following in a small bowl to create the marinade:HoneySoy sauceMinced garlicOlive oilLemon juice

2. Take the salmon fillets and sprinkle them with salt and pepper. Put the fillets in a shallow dish or in a resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the salmon, ensuring it is well-coated. Let the salmon marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.

3. Your grill should be set to a medium-high heat. Take the salmon out of the marinade and put it on the grill. Let it cook for about four to five minutes on each side. When it is done, it should be opaque all the way through and should come apart easily when you poke it with a fork. If you want more of the marinade flavor to come through, brush it on the salmon a couple of times while it is grilling.

4. Take the food off the grill and serve it hot with the sides of your choosing.

2. Baked Lemon Dill Salmon

Lemon Dill Salmon is a delicious baked salmon dish that is tasty, healthy, and easy to prepare. Tender salmon fillets are enhanced with:

– Olive oil
– Fresh lemon juice
– Lemon zest
– Garlic
– Fresh dill

The only thing you need to be careful of is not overcooking the salmon, which is easy to do.

Otherwise, this is a fantastic recipe from a great cookbook.

Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped

Instructions

1. Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) ahead of time. Take a baking sheet and prepare it by applying parchment paper.

2. In a tiny bowl, whisk to combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper.

3. Position the salmon fillets on the baking sheet you prepped earlier. Use a brush to spread the lemon-garlic mixture on the top of each fillet.

4. Evenly sprinkle fresh dill over the salmon. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked all the way through and flakes easily with a fork.

3. Teriyaki Glazed Salmon

Salmon fillets that are tender and juicy marinate in a savory mix of soy sauce, mirin, honey or brown sugar, and sesame oil. Garlic and freshly grated ginger complete the marinade, which offers an enticing culinary experience.

The fillets are then glazed with the teriyaki marinade and baked. The flavors are pure and simple and speak to the sophistication of Japanese cuisine.

Ingredients

4 salmon fillets
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup mirin (sweet rice wine)
2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp freshly grated ginger

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, mirin, honey (or brown sugar), sesame oil, garlic, and ginger to make the teriyaki marinade.

2. In a shallow dish, place the salmon fillets and pour the marinade over them. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes, turning them occasionally.

3. Get your skillet or grill hot to a medium-high temperature. Take the salmon out of the marinade and let the excess drip off. Lay the fish on the grill or in the pan and let it sear on one side for a clean 4 minutes. With a spatula, flip it and sear the other side for another clean 4 minutes. Serve immediately.

4. Blackened Cajun Salmon

Blackened Cajun Salmon is a bold, flavorful dish where salmon fillets are seasoned with Cajun seasoning and pan-seared in olive oil. Garnished with fresh lemon slices, it’s quick, easy, and perfect for any meal.

Ingredients
2 salmon fillets
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lemon, sliced
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Dry the salmon fillets with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper.

2. Cajun seasoning is rubbed evenly over both sides of the salmon fillets.

3. Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium to high heat. Place the side-skin fillets of salmon into the oil and allow them to brown and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side. That means you will flip the salmon over in the pan after about 3-4 minutes.

4. The Cajun blackened salmon is served with slices of lemon on the side.

5. Pesto Crusted Salmon

Salmon fillets, so tender and tasty, deserve to be matched with a sauce or seasoning that tastes as good as they do. Pesto is such a combination, with the lovely pesto flavor enhanced even more when the fresh flavor and good fat of the basil stand out because of the way pesto just naturally pairs with olive oil.

And you’re right, the Latin in “a drizzle of olive oil” means “sauce.” So I do a sauce that is a drizzle.

Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets, skinless
• 1/2 cup pesto sauce
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

1. Your oven should be set to 400°F (200°C) to preheat it. A baking sheet should be lined with parchment paper.

2. Sprinkle salt and pepper on the salmon fillets. Coat each fillet with a layer of pesto sauce.

3. In a tiny bowl, mix together the panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil. Evenly distribute the crumb mixture over the pesto-slathered salmon.

4. Put the salmon on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is thoroughly cooked and the crust is a golden brown. Serve it with wedges of lemon.

6. Salmon en Papillote

Salmon in Parchment is a sublime French-inspired dish where salmon fillets are steamed in parchment with asparagus, cherry tomatoes, lemon, and fresh dill, drizzled with olive oil, and seasoned with salt and pepper.

Ingredients

Salmon fillets (4 pieces, skinless)
Asparagus (1 bunch, trimmed)
Cherry tomatoes (1 cup, halved)
Lemon (1, thinly sliced)
Fresh dill (a few sprigs)
Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
Salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to preheat.

2. Parchment paper cut into four large heart shapes, then folded in half and unfolded.

3. On one side of each parchment heart, place a fillet of salmon. On the other side, arrange spears of asparagus and halved cherry tomatoes.

4. Drizzle each with oil olive and season with salt and pepper. Top with fresh dill and lemon slices.

5. Fold the parchment over the salmon and vegetables. Crimp the edges tightly to seal the packets.

6. Position the packages on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through.

7. Open the packets carefully, serve at once, and enjoy the aromatic dish.

7. Creamy Tuscan Salmon

Creamy Tuscan Salmon is a wonderful dish that stars seared salmon fillets, which are set in an exquisite sauce starring garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and baby spinach, with a rich background of heavy cream and chicken broth.

Ingredients:
4 salmon fillets
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
2 cups fresh baby spinach

Instructions

1. Warm the olive oil in a gigantic frying pan over medium-high heat. Add salt and pepper to the salmon fillets before tossing them onto the frying pan, cooking for four to five minutes on each side. Cook until the salmon seems golden brown and is flaked easily with a fork. Remove the cooked salmon from the skillet and place onto a plate. Keep the salmon warm by covering it with foil.

2. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Then, stir in the sun-dried tomatoes.

3. Add the heavy cream and chicken broth, then simmer for about 3-4 minutes. Toss in the baby spinach and let it wilt. Then, return the salmon to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the fillets before serving.

8. Maple Soy Salmon

Salmon fillets marinated in a delightful mixture of maple syrup, soy sauce, and olive oil, with a bit of minced garlic and black pepper, make a dish that’s simple yet elegant, a dish that’s uncomplicated on the surface yet more than ample to satisfy.

Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Combine in a small bowl the maple syrup, soy sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, and black pepper.

2. Put the salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them, making sure they are fully coated. Marinate them in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

3. Get your grill or oven ready at 400°F (200°C). If you’re grilling, give your grill grate a light oiling. If you’re oven-baking, take a baking sheet and cover it with foil.

4. Prepare the salmon by cooking it 6-8 minutes on one side and then the same on the other side. The fish is done when it can be flaked with a fork; i.e., the individual pieces of fish come apart easily. Serve piping hot and do not let it sit around at room temperature.

9. Salmon Quinoa Bowl

The Salmon Quinoa Bowl blends delicious salmon fillets with quinoa cooked to fluffy perfection in either water or vegetable broth. For this bowl, you will want to add creamy avocado slices and halved cherry tomatoes for a no-fuss, highly nutritious meal.

Here’s how to make it.

Ingredients

• Salmon fillets (2 pieces, about 6 oz each)
• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 2 cups water or vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Wash the quinoa in cold water. Put it in a pot with the water or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and the liquid is absorbed.

2. As the quinoa cooks, make sure to season the fillets of salmon with salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and place the salmon in the skillet. Sear the salmon for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked to your desired level of doneness.

3. Using a fork, fluff the quinoa and split it evenly between two shallow bowls. Lay a salmon fillet on top of each mound. Then add avocado slices and halved cherry tomatoes to each bowl, in whatever arrangement you like (this is the part your dinner companions will see). If you like, drizzle a tiny bit of olive oil over the top before you serve it.

10. Miso Glazed Salmon

Salmon fillets are marinated in a tasty blend of white miso paste, mirin, sake, soy sauce, and sugar, which creates a beautifully caramelized crust when baked. Miso-glazed salmon is an incredibly easy and impressive dish to make, and it’s perfect for serving at dinner parties.

Ingredients

4 salmon fillets
3 tablespoons white miso paste
2 tablespoons mirin
2 tablespoons sake
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, thoroughly combine miso paste, mirin, sake, soy sauce, and sugar in a mixing bowl. When this mixture is finished, proceed by bringing the next set of ingredients together.

2. In a shallow dish, place the salmon fillets and coat them completely with the miso mixture. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least half an hour or up to an entire day.

3. Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to preheat. Take a baking sheet and cover it with either aluminum foil or parchment paper.

4. Put the marinated salmon fillets in the oven for 10-12 minutes, and cook them until they are done and have a glaze that is caramelized. Serve them right away.

11. Chili Lime Salmon

Chili Lime Salmon features salmon fillets marinated in a zesty blend of olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, and honey. This dish, packed with flavors, is ideal for a fast and wholesome meal.

Ingredients

4 salmon fillets
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon honey
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to achieve the proper temperature needed.

2. Combine in a small bowl the olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, honey, salt, and pepper.

3. Generously apply the chili lime mixture to the salmon fillets and place the fillets on a baking sheet.

4. Preheat the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or more. The salmon is done when it flakes effortlessly and gently with the single tines of a sturdy fork. That’s achieved when the opaque-fleshed fish is no longer translucent and has grown hot enough to firm up.

12. Smoked Salmon Pasta

Smoked Salmon Pasta melds together al dente pasta and rich, decadent slices of the smoked salmon with a creamy sauce made from heavy cream, butter, and copious amounts of garlic, finished with a splash of lemon juice to bring the flavors together and create a delightful dish.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz pasta (such as fettuccine or linguine)
• 4 oz smoked salmon, sliced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the pasta as per the packet instructions, and ensure it is cooked until it retains some firmness (al dente) in the center. Once you have drained the pasta, place it to one side for now.

2. In a big pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until aromatic.

3. Add the smoked salmon before you stir in the lemon juice.

4. Throw the pasta into the sauce and stir it around until every inch of it is covered and oozing with flavor. Then, behold the gloriousness that is this dish. But not too long because you need to eat it. And you should eat it now!

13. Pan-Seared Salmon with Avocado Salsa

Salmon fillets with skin that is crispy and fresh salsa made of creamy avocado and zesty lime juice, red onion, and cilantro, make up a dish called Pan-Seared Salmon with Avocado Salsa, a dish that is ready in minutes.

Ingredients
4 salmon fillets, skin-on
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 ripe avocados, diced
1 small red onion, finely chopped
Juice of 1 lime
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the salmon fillets. In a large frying pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, carefully place the salmon fillets into the pan, skin-side down. Allow them to cook for 4-5 minutes without touching them, or until the skin is golden brown and crispy, and the salmon is mostly cooked through (you can tell because the color will have changed all the way through except for a little bit in the center). Flip the fillets and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side, or until the salmon is cooked as you like it.

2. As the salmon cooks, make the avocado salsa. In a medium bowl, gently combine the diced avocados, the chopped red onion, the lime juice, and the cilantro. Season with salt to your taste.

3. Top the avocado salsa on cooked salmon fillets, then serve the dish immediately.

14. Mediterranean Stuffed Salmon

Mediterranean Stuffed Salmon has skinless salmon fillets filled with a delectable mixture of fresh spinach, crumbled feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, pitted Kalamata olives, and minced garlic. It is finished off with a drizzle of olive oil.

Fish doesn’t come much healthier or tastier than this.

Ingredients

Salmon fillets (4 pieces, skinless and boneless)
Spinach (2 cups, fresh)
Feta cheese (1/2 cup, crumbled)
Sun-dried tomatoes (1/4 cup, chopped)
Kalamata olives (1/4 cup, pitted and chopped)
Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
Olive oil (2 tablespoons)

Instructions

1. Set your oven to an even 375°F (190°C).

2. Combine the spinach, feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and garlic in a bowl, mixing them with a tablespoon of olive oil.

3. Make an incision about 3/4 of the way through each salmon fillet to create a pocket.

4. Fill each fillet with the spinach mixture, and then set them on a baking sheet brushed with olive oil.

5. Cook the salmon for 20-25 minutes until it is thoroughly done and the stuffing is warm.

15. Salmon Burger

I prepare mouthwatering salmon burgers by combining fresh salmon fillets with breadcrumbs, red onion, garlic, and Dijon mustard. The burgers are packed with flavor and protein—an excellent choice for grilling or pan-searing.

Ingredients

1 lb fresh salmon fillets, skin removed
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Finely chop the salmon fillets or grind them coarsely in a food processor.

2. In a large bowl, mix together the ground salmon, breadcrumbs, red onion, garlic, egg, and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Divide the mixture into 4 equal parts and shape each part into a patty. Refrigerate the patties for at least 15 minutes, which will help them hold together when they are cooked.

4. Prepare the patties on a grill or skillet that has been preheated to medium heat. Let them sizzle for about 4-5 minutes on one side, and then flip them to the other side to finish cooking. When both sides are nice and browned and the insides are warm and done, you can serve your hamburger patties with any manner of toppings.