Salmon is one of those multitasking ingredients that fits effortlessly into nearly any style of cooking. From flaky portions roasted with minimal fuss to cocktail-friendly bites layered with bold flavor twists, it adapts, without giving up its rich, satisfying taste. Whether you’re craving citrus-bright spring salads, cozy creamy bakes, or globally inspired bowls and wraps, there’s a salmon recipe here to match the mood. This collection delivers a full spectrum of meals, light, hearty, daring, or classic, so you can keep salmon as your go-to weeknight hero or elevated dinner star.

Salmon Tacos

Salmon Tacos. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Crispy or flaky salmon fills tortillas with crunch from slaw and pops of freshness from lime or cilantro. Boldly seasoned fish meets the soft tortilla for quick handheld dinners. Shrimp vibes, salmon style.
Get the Recipe: Salmon Tacos

Baked Salmon with Chile-Caper Vinaigrette

Baked Salmon with Chile-Caper Vinaigrette. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Oven-baked salmon gets a punchy finish from chile, capers, and olive oil drizzled on top. The bright vinaigrette amps up the clean flavor of the fish. Ready in under 30 minutes with strong salty-spicy balance.
Get the Recipe: Baked Salmon with Chile-Caper Vinaigrette

Easy Salmon Recipe with Lemon Zest and Fresh Herbs

Easy Salmon Recipe with Lemon Zest and Fresh Herbs. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

A simple sheet pan bake infused with lemon zest and basil, parsley, or dill. The herbs and citrus elevate the salmon without masking its natural richness. Fresh and fast dinner that cooks in one go.
Get the Recipe: Easy Salmon Recipe with Lemon Zest and Fresh Herbs

Smoked Salmon Wrap

Smoked Salmon Wrap. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Smoked salmon, cream cheese, greens, and onion wrap tightly in tortillas for an easy lunch or snack. Light but rich, everything you want in one hand. Fast to assemble, always satisfying.
Get the Recipe: Smoked Salmon Wrap

Slow-Roasted Salmon with Fennel, Citrus, and Chiles

Slow-Roasted Salmon with Fennel, Citrus, and Chiles. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Salmon bakes slowly with aromatic fennel, citrus zest, and a touch of chile heat. The result is tender, layered with flavor, and beautifully aromatic. All in one sheet-pan meal.
Get the Recipe: Slow-Roasted Salmon with Fennel, Citrus, and Chiles

Spring Salad with Roasted Salmon

Spring Salad with Roasted Salmon. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Roasted salmon tops a spring green salad dotted with radishes, herbs, and spring onions. The rich fish elevates the fresh crunch for a balanced, seasonal lunch or dinner salad.
Get the Recipe: Spring Salad with Roasted Salmon

Pineapple Salmon

Pineapple Salmon. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Salmon fillets meet diced pineapple and a sweet-savory glaze that caramelizes gently in the oven. It’s tropical, lightly sticky, and pairs beautifully with rice or greens.
Get the Recipe: Pineapple Salmon

Poached Orange Salmon

Image shows a spoon drizzing orange sauce over a salmon filet in a blue dish.
Poached Orange Salmon. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Gently poached salmon in orange juice gives it a silky texture and subtle citrus flavor. Light, refined, and perfect atop lettuce or quinoa, elegant without the extra effort.
Get the Recipe: Poached Orange Salmon

Salmon Sushi Cups

Salmon Sushi Cups. Photo credit: Low Calorie Eating.

Crispy nori or rice shells fill with sushi-grade salmon, avocado, and sauces for mini bites. Fresh, fun, and party-ready—no rolling required.
Get the Recipe: Salmon Sushi Cups

Pistachio Crusted Salmon

A plate with two slices of pistachio-crusted salmon, garnished with lemon slices and spinach leaves.
Pistachio Crusted Salmon. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Tender salmon top gets a crunchy crust from chopped pistachios and zest for a nutty, citrusy crunch. Great with greens and bright sides.
Get the Recipe: Pistachio Crusted Salmon

Salmon Rice Bowl

Salmon Rice Bowl. Photo credit: xoxo Bella.

Flaky salmon rests on a base of rice and picks up flavor from veggies and tangy sauce or dressing. Full meal in a single bowl, easy to pack, and fulfilling.
Get the Recipe: Salmon Rice Bowl

Sheet Pan Turmeric Salmon

Sheet Pan Turmeric Salmon. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Fish and vegetables roast together on one tray with earthy turmeric, garlic, and olive oil. Bright in flavor, golden in appearance, nutrition made easy.
Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Turmeric Salmon

Pesto Salmon

Pesto Salmon. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Salmon plaques up with a silky swirl of pesto before baking. Easy parsley-basil flavor melds with fish, no sauce on the side needed.
Get the Recipe: Pesto Salmon

Sheet Pan Salmon and Veggies

Closeup overhead shot of roasted salmon, asparagus, fingerling potatoes, and cherry tomatoes on a blue sheet tray.
Sheet Pan Salmon and Veggies. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Vegetables roast alongside salmon for a balanced meal with minimal cleanup. Leaves more time for eating and less for dishes.
Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Salmon and Veggies

Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Salmon

Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Salmon. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Salmon simmers in a luscious cream sauce with sun-dried tomato and garlic. Bold, comforting, and feels slightly indulgent, perfect over pasta or rice.
Get the Recipe: Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Salmon

Salmon Lemon Herb Butter Sauce

Two salmon fillets with lemon sauce on a white plate.
Salmon Lemon Herb Butter Sauce. Photo credit: Keto Cooking Wins.

A quick pan sauce of melted butter, garlic, herbs, and lemon juice, drizzled over cooked salmon for peak richness. Clean, bright, and just classically good.
Get the Recipe: Salmon Lemon Herb Butter Sauce

Teriyaki Salmon Noodles

Stir-fried noodles with vegetables and chunks of salmon in a skillet, with a fork lifting a portion.
Teriyaki Salmon Noodles. Photo credit: All The Noodles.

Cooked salmon tops noodles tossed in teriyaki-glazed sauce. Sauce coats every strand, meals ready in under 30, or even faster if fish is precooked.
Get the Recipe: Teriyaki Salmon Noodles

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