23 Delicious and Healthy Salmon Recipes That Are Anything But Boring

In addition to being rich in omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D, salmon is also a great source of protein.

Shelter Island Home Salad with Eggs, Salmon, and Peas

Versatile and healthy, there's a lot to like about salmon, which is why this fish has inspired us to create so many delicious recipes for family and kid-friendly weeknight meals. If you're on the hunt for more healthy—but never boring!—salmon entrées to feed your family, you're in luck. Here, you'll find some of our very best healthy salmon recipes, including baked, broiled, pan-seared, sautéed, and steamed options.

Small fillets are the cuts we use most, since they (along with salmon steaks) cook quickly—another reason why they're the ultimate weeknight main or less-stress entrée for entertaining. Try them in sheet-pan suppers, in a hearty stew, or as the star in salads, which are heavily featured in our recipe collection.

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Slow-Baked Citrus Salmon With Carrots

Slow-Baked Citrus Salmon With Carrots — Paola + Murray

Stunning, delicious, and nutritious, this is a must-make entrée. Don't let the "slow" part of this dish put you off; it only takes 10 minutes of prep and 40 minutes total.

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Steamed Salmon With Sweet Potatoes and Broccolini

Steamed Salmon and Vegetables — Paola + Murray

Healthy and quick, this one-pot dinner calls for steaming sliced sweet potatoes and broccolini, then adding salmon filets to the steamer. In the few minutes they take to cook, whip up a miso vinaigrette to drizzle over everything.

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Salmon-Spinach Burgers

Salmon-Spinach Burgers — Frank Frances

A quick mix of goat cheese, oregano, olive oil, and lemon juice brings a hint of tang and richness to the patty mixture, which is made out of chopped skinless salmon. Filling and easy, what else can you ask for?

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Spicy Coconut-Salmon Curry

Marcus Nilsson

This easy riff on a Thai staple gets a big flavor from four basic ingredients: curry paste, coconut milk, yellow bell pepper, and bok choy. The best part? You can use frozen salmon to make the recipe even speedier.

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Wild Salmon With Edamame-Cauliflower Rice

wild salmon with edamame cauliflower rice served in a pan — Kate Mathis

Here's how to incorporate more vegetables into your dinner: Turn the cauliflower into rice, then add edamame to the mix. By the time you bring in the heart-healthy wild salmon, it's an all-around winner on the good-for-you meal front. Bonus: This is a one-sheet pan dinner, which means the oven does all the work. The rice comes out deliciously crispy and cleanup is kept to a minimum. If that's not appealing, we don't know what is.

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Smoky Salmon-and-Potato Stew

Two pantry staples—bottled clam juice and canned tomatoes—make an unbelievably delicious broth for potatoes and salmon when simmered with fresh fennel, celery, and garlic.

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Slow-Baked Salmon and Cherry Tomatoes

A low oven temperature means tender, perfectly cooked salmon every single time. A simple accompaniment of cherry tomatoes, garlic, and basil is all you need to make the dish sing.

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Lemon-Tarragon Salmon Over Asparagus

Raymond Hom

Red onion, lemon, and tarragon come together as a tangy topping for salmon and asparagus, and the best part is that you'll have a nutritious, yummy dinner in less than 25 minutes—from prep to table.

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Baked Salmon Sushi

salmon sushi — Joanna Garcia

Yes, you can make sushi at home! This family-friendly version used baked salmon to delicious results.

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Soy-Glazed Salmon With Watercress Salad

Brushing fish with a citrusy glaze while it's cooking infuses it with flavor. Add a simple salad to round out the meal, and let the soy-based glaze take the spotlight.

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Grapefruit, Salmon, and Avocado Salad

Romulo Yanes

Salmon's bright pink hue matches perfectly with slices of fresh grapefruit—both in terms of flavor and color! Creamy avocado softens this lively, flavorful salad.

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Roasted Salmon With Kale and Cabbage

Andrew Purcell

Make (okay, bake) this healthy salmon, kale, and cabbage dinner in just 30 minutes. Bonus: It's all made on one sheet pan, meaning less cleanup.

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Salmon With Wasabi Sauce and Baby Bok Choy

José Manuel Picayo Rivera

Here, zesty wasabi sauce punches up seared salmon; you can also drizzle it over any simply cooked fish, shellfish, or poultry. Eating healthy never tasted so good or looked so beautiful.

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Roasted Salmon, Red Cabbage, and New Potatoes

Jonathan Lovekin

A meaty salmon fillet flavored with mustard, horseradish, and lemon zest is then roasted atop the vegetables. Make sure to bake the potatoes and cabbage first, so it can all be tender and perfectly cooked.

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Soy-Sesame Salmon

Christopher Baker

Soy sauce, honey, orange juice, sesame oil, and ginger make a terrific teriyaki-like marinade and glaze for fresh salmon fillets. Serve with udon noodles and steamed bok choy.

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Salmon Nicoise With Caper Dressing

Bryan Gardner

This magnificent dinner salad will brighten up your week. Make it and taste how the salmon pairs beautifully with creamy potatoes, briny olives, and tender green beans.

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Salmon With Fennel, Bell Pepper, and Olives

Johnny Miller

From bright yellow bell pepper to soft green fennel fronds, this meal will add a burst of color to your dinner table. What's more, it can all be assembled in one pan, making cleanup a breeze.

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Wild Salmon and Romanesco Pilaf

wild salmon romanesco pilaf — Con Poulos

While salmon is the star of this healthy meal, the almond-studded basmati rice and tender florets of romanesco will keep you going back for seconds. The entire dish is brightened with a mix of fresh lemon, dill, and cilantro.

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Salmon With Cucumber-Radish Relish

crunchy salmon salad cucumber radish — Linda Pugliese

Mint, cilantro, and basil lend delicate yet dynamic flavor to balance the rich fish; cucumbers, watermelon radish, fried shallots, and roasted peanuts bring intrigue and crunch—surely, an explosion of textures that'll be hard to resist.

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Yuzu-Glazed Salmon

VICTORIA PEARSON

It's worth seeking out yuzu, an East Asian citrus fruit that tastes like a cross between a lemon and a grapefruit, for this simple salmon supper. The juice makes a spectacular glaze when paired with miso, soy sauce, and maple syrup.

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Easy Skillet-Poached Salmon

Cold-Poached Salmon in skillet with thermometer — Ryan Liebe

Poaching is a healthy cooking technique since it requires no fats. Try poaching a piece of salmon with herbs, lemon, and aromatics as this recipe does, then serve it hot or cold, perhaps with Miso Aioli or Gingery Tomato-Basil Sauce on the side.

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Salmon-Shiitake Rice Bowls

salmon-shiitake rice bowls served with cucumber — Nico Schinco

Umami is a winning flavor, no matter how you use it. In this recipe, add it to the sautéed shiitake mushrooms and the miso paste for the glaze. The result? Buttery salmon with an exquisite taste that'll elevate any weeknight dinner.

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Salmon Salad With Celery and Walnuts

salmon salad with celery and walnuts — Sidney Bensimon

The perfect way to use last night's leftover salmon! Here, the fish is teamed with a creamy-crunchy mixture of cottage cheese, raisins, celery, walnuts, and quick-pickled onions atop toasted bread.

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