48 Best Salmon Recipes | Easy Ways to Cook Salmon | Recipes, Dinners and Easy Meal Ideas

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Asian Grilled Salmon

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The Best Baked Salmon

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Grilled Salmon Tacos

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Instant Pot Soy-Ginger Salmon

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Dijon Balsamic Salmon Cakes

Giada uses fresh herbs and mustard to make a flavorful-yet-light glaze for topping broiled salmon fillets.

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Broiled Salmon with Herb Mustard Glaze

Ina doubles down on salmon with these deviled eggs by adding smoked salmon to the egg mixture and salmon roe on top of the finished bites.

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Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs

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Pan-Fried Salmon

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Creamy Salmon Scampi

The decadent-tasting “good” fat in salmon complements the sweet-spicy Buffalo glaze. The skin gets caramelized and crisp on the grill; it’s delicious, but can be discarded to save fat and calories.

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Sweet and Spicy Grilled Salmon

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Flaxseed-Crusted Salmon with a Grape and Walnut Salsa

Ina Garten builds her sandwiches high by stacking a bed of mesclun greens and a thick cut of grilled salmon between two brioche buns. For a creamy finish, coat each side of the bun with her homemade sour cream-dill sauce.

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Grilled Salmon Sandwiches

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Salmon Kushiyaki

Smoking isn’t just for ribs. Follow Alton’s lead to make fantastic smoked salmon at home.

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Smoked Salmon

Bobby treats grilled salmon fillets to his sweet ginger glaze with Dijon mustard for some heat.

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Salmon with Brown Sugar and Mustard Glaze

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Herb-Roasted Salmon with Tomato-Avocado Salsa

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Triple Citrus Glazed Grilled Salmon

For an elegant breakfast in a flash, Rachael folds smoked salmon into her 6-minute scrambled eggs. Crisp, fresh chives add bright color and a subtle onion flavor.

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Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon

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Healthy Honey-Mustard Roasted Salmon

Looking for a new way to serve grilled fish? Giada pairs tender salmon fillets with sweet grilled pineapple for a simple side. The tangy avocado dressing adds an element of creaminess.

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Grilled Salmon and Pineapple with Avocado Dressing

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Grilled Salmon with Citrus Salsa Verde

Foil packets keep Giada’s salmon fillets moist as they take on the flavors of lemon, rosemary and wine.

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Salmon with Lemon, Capers, and Rosemary

This is the perfect make-ahead party dip. Ina says it tastes even better the day after.

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Smoked Salmon Dip

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Ginger-Glazed Salmon

It’s fine to use canned wild salmon instead of fresh salmon in a flavorful recipe like this — it’s a fraction of the cost and you won’t be able to tell the difference.

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Salmon Cakes

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Grilled Salmon with Chinese Barbeque Sauce

Barbecue planks add a unique flavor to food, combining the earthiness of wood and smokiness of the grill. When buying them, be sure to choose untreated wood or planks marked specifically for cooking.

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Cedar Plank Salmon

Salmon steaks have different shapes, so that can make them cook unevenly. Alton takes a cue from filet mignon and turns his salmon steaks into rounds. Butchers twine will keep them from unravelling on the grill.

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Grilled Salmon Steaks

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Salmon Cakes

The natural omega-3 fats in salmon makes it a great choice for a healthy meal that doesn’t need much added fat. Stuff a mixture of fresh herbs into the salmon to infuse the fish with bright flavor.

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Honey Soy Grilled Salmon with Edamame

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Spanish Baked Salmon

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Salmon Burgers with Lemon-Caper Aioli and Kale Slaw

When you can prep and cook dinner in less than 15 minutes, you know it’s going to be one of your go-tos. And when you’re cooking with spices like paprika, cayenne and thyme, less time definitely doesn’t mean less flavor.

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Blackened Salmon

This salmon dinner couldn’t be simpler. Season the fish with with salt and pepper, and then pop it in the oven to bake to perfection in 15 minutes. An easy-to-make parsley and almond salsa goes on top.

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Oven-Baked Salmon

Tuck salmon fillets, tomato, shallots, lemon and herbs into foil packets and bake for a super-flavorful, no-mess meal.

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Salmon Baked in Foil

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Crispy Skin Salmon with Minced Herb Butter

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Everything Salmon Burgers with Scallion Sour Cream-Cream Cheese Sauce

The components of this recipe are easy: Make an ancho chile- and honey-spiced glaze for marinating fresh salmon fillets, and top the grilled fish with a simple chopped tomato relish.

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Grilled Salmon with Sherry Vinegar-Honey Glaze and Spicy Tomato Relish

By the looks of it, you’d think this dish takes an entire afternoon to make. But in about 30 minutes — including prep time — it’s ready to serve. The secret is Anne’s herbed butter, which adds zesty flavor.

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Grilled Salmon with Herb and Meyer Lemon Compound Butter

Made with just five ingredients (plus salt and pepper), this salmon recipe is primed for weeknight cooking. Just spread the mustard-maple sauce over each fillet, and then bake until the fish is cooked through. The dish will be ready in just 20 minutes.

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Mustard-Maple Roasted Salmon

Top salmon filets wtih an easy soy glaze and pair it with a fresh cucumber-and-avocado salad for a restaurant-worthy, Asian-inspired meal that’s ready in 25 minutes.

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Soy-Glazed Salmon With Cucumber-Avocado Salad

Giada prefers whole-wheat spaghetti for its nutty flavor; she loads it up with fresh vegetables and fish flavored with lemon and herbs for a light, healthy meal.

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Whole-Wheat Spaghetti with Lemon, Basil, and Salmon

Use the natural essences of ginger, ruby-red grapefruit juice, honey and cayenne pepper to bring roasted salmon to new, healthy heights.

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Roasted Salmon with Shallot Grapefruit Sauce

Salmon is a great source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids and looks beautiful on a bed of vitamin C-rich broccoli. Topped off with colorful red pepper flakes and fresh cilantro, this bright, low-calorie meal takes under 20 minutes.

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20-Minute Hoisin Skillet Salmon

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Salmon-Fennel Salad

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Salmon Croquettes with Remoulade Sauce

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Whole Grilled Side of Salmon with Herb Butter

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The Best Honey-Glazed Salmon