17 Baked Salmon Recipes to Enjoy Any Day of the Week Whether you're cooking fillets or a whole side of salmon, the oven is a quick and easy way to cook this popular fish. Close Salmon is one of our favorite proteins, and these baked salmon recipes are our go-to dishes. Some are fast weeknight dinners; others are impressive entrees for when company is coming. Why is baking salmon such a good idea? The oven is less likely to dry out the fish than searing it on the stovetop. It's also hands-off; no stirring or turning is needed. You're free to prep the rest of dinner or tackle other chores in the short time the salmon takes to bake. 23 Delicious and Healthy Salmon Recipes That Are Anything But Boring 01 of 17 Baked Salmon With Creamy Orzo Credit: Julia Gartland A one-pan dinner that looks and tastes special but is easy to prep—and ready in 45 minutes. Get out your cast-iron skillet and simmer a creamy bacon orzo mixture on the stovetop. Then nestle salmon fillets seasoned with lemon and coriander on top and bake them in the oven. View Recipe 02 of 17 Roasted Salmon With Kale and Cabbage Credit: Andrew Purcell Another one-pan dish that really brings the flavor, this sheet-pan supper pairs salmon fillets with kale and cabbage. Round out the meal with mashed potatoes or brown rice. View Recipe 03 of 17 Slow-Baked Citrus Salmon With Carrots Credit: Paola + Murray A dinner that tastes as good as it looks. This jewel-like dish is just right for a special meal, it serves six to eight and takes 40 minutes to make. The fish bakes in a low oven and comes out juicy, tender, and evenly cooked. View Recipe 04 of 17 Salmon With Fennel, Bell Pepper, and Olives Credit: Johnny Miller This colorful sheet-pan salmon dinner has a range of bright flavors and a fresh, Mediterranean feel. The orange slices are added to the dish as it cooks, and you can squeeze them over the meal when you serve—or eat them (peel and all, if organic) as part of the entree. View Recipe 05 of 17 Roasted Salmon With Butter Credit: Romulo Yanes Is this the ultimate three-ingredient recipe? We think so. A large piece of salmon, plus butter and some salt and pepper is all you need for this elegant and delicious salmon preparation. Scatter some parsley leaves over for serving if you like. View Recipe 06 of 17 Lemon-Tarragon Salmon Over Asparagus Credit: Raymond Hom A bright baked salmon dinner—with red onion, lemon, and tarragon making a tangy topping for both salmon and asparagus. Everything cooks together inside parchment paper packets with little added fat, so this en papillote dinner is a healthy one. View Recipe 07 of 17 Wild Salmon With Edamame-Cauliflower Rice Credit: Kate Mathis Salmon fillets bake along with shredded cauliflower and frozen edamame in this not-to-be-missed sheet-pan dinner. We make our own cauliflower rice but you could substitute store-bought to cut down on prep. Either way, it's a low-carb meal everyone will love. View Recipe 08 of 17 Roasted Salmon, Red Cabbage, and New Potatoes Credit: Jonathan Lovekin The cabbage and potatoes go into the oven first in this sheet-pan supper. A big meaty salmon fillet flavored with mustard, horseradish, and lemon zest is then roasted atop the vegetables. View Recipe 09 of 17 Slow-Baked Salmon and Cherry Tomatoes These salmon fillets are baked at a low temperature; even so, they only take 15 minutes to cook. In fact, the cherry tomatoes need more time to cook than the fish! View Recipe 10 of 17 Soy-Glazed Salmon Credit: Minh + Wass Another quick, hands-off baked salmon recipe. This one features a rich glaze made with soy sauce, olive oil, brown sugar, lemon juice, and white wine or water. View Recipe 11 of 17 Beet-and-Dill-Roasted Wild Salmon The salmon in this spectacular entree gets its jewel-like color and deep flavor from a marinade of grated beets, fresh dill, horseradish, and lemon zest. It's roasted in the same dish as the crispy potatoes nestled underneath. View Recipe 12 of 17 Roasted Salmon With Herbed Yogurt Five minutes of prep (and 20 minutes of oven time) produces this magnificent side of baked salmon with a four-ingredient yogurt sauce. It’s great for a celebration dinner. (You can make it with salmon fillets rather than a side of salmon if you prefer.) View Recipe 13 of 17 Crispy Salmon With Coconut-Ginger Collards Credit: Nico Schinco The crispy skin on the salmon fillets is an added attraction to this flavor-packed fish dinner. The salmon bakes up moist and evenly cooked in the oven, while collard greens are simmered with coconut milk, ginger, shallots, and chickpeas. View Recipe 14 of 17 Easy Roasted Salmon With Brussels Sprouts We call this dinner easy because it is. There's a quick prep, then the Brussels go in the oven. Add the salmon fillets after 10 to 15 minutes—and in another 10 minutes, it's ready to serve. View Recipe 15 of 17 Salmon and Zucchini Baked in Parchment When salmon fillets atop sliced zucchini are cooked in individual parchment parcels, all the fat you need is one tablespoon for four portions. Enclosed in the paper, the fish and vegetable steam and flavors mingle, creating a magical dinner. You can serve the salmon in the parchment, or remove it and serve it directly on a plate. View Recipe How to Cook Salmon 11 Ways, From Baking to Air Frying 16 of 17 Baked Salmon Sushi Credit: Joanna Garcia Baked salmon takes center stage in these family friendly sushi rolls. Easy to prepare, the salmon pairs perfectly with the rice, crisp carrots and avocado. The whole dinner comes together quickly, though it will take some practice rolling the sushi. View Recipe 17 of 17 Yuzu-Glazed Salmon Credit: VICTORIA PEARSON The unique flavor of yuzu turns average baked salmon into something special. Combine the yuzu with miso, soy sauce, and maple syrup for a sauce you can drizzle over your salmon fillet. View Recipe Explore more: Recipes Ingredients Seafood Recipes Salmon Recipes