There’s so much to love about salmon. Not only is the healthy fish packed with omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and B vitamins, but it also cooks quickly, which means you can get a tasty, good-for-you dinner on the table even on busy weeknights. Looking for some new salmon recipes to add to your rotation? You’ll find plenty of inspiration on this list a for quick and easy weeknight dinner!
Another great thing about salmon is that there’s no singular method for cooking it. Ree Drummond is a big fan of baking it on a sheet pan in the oven, but you can also throw salmon fillets on the grill or pan-fry them in a skillet. The recipes here include all of these techniques. Need healthy lunch and dinner ideas? You’ll find plenty of salmon-topped grain bowls and salads. If speed is a priority, you’ll love quick, complete meals like Ree’s sheet pan salmon puttanesca and her blackened salmon with edamame succotash. You can even cook salmon in an air fryer!
Lovers of seafood will appreciate creative recipes for salmon tacos, salmon BLTs, and salmon kebabs. There are even some recipes made to persuade folks who don’t typically eat fishy dishes, including tasty salmon burgers and salmon cakes. So, keep reading for a closer look at the recipes here, and if you have extra fillets in the fridge, you’ll want to browse leftover salmon recipes next!
Pesto Salmon
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup olive oil, plus more for the pan
- 1 cup packed basil leaves
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 Tbsp. pine nuts
- Juice from half a lemon, plus wedges for serving
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper, plus more to taste
- 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets
Marry Me Salmon
tangy “marry me” sauce is spooned over tender, flaky salmon for a dinner that feels restaurant-worthy, but comes together in just over 30 minutes—all in one skillet. You’ll also want to make some pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up every drop
Ingredients
- 4 (6-ounce) skinless salmon fillets
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 3 Tbsp. salted butter
- 1/2 small yellow onion, finely diced (about 1/2 cup)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2/3 cup dry-packed sun-dried tomatoes, sliced (about 2 ounces)
- 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 c. grated parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces), plus more for serving
- Parsley, finely chopped, for serving
- Cooked rice, for serving
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