Easy Yet Delish Salmon Recipes
Salmon is a versatile, nutritious fish that’s packed with flavor and quick to prepare. Whether you like it baked, grilled, or pan-seared, these simple yet delicious recipes will make salmon the star of your dinner table.
➡ Garlic Butter Baked Salmon
↪ Ingredients
4 salmon fillets
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
↪ Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Place the salmon fillets on a lined baking sheet.
3. In a small bowl, combine melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, and dill.
4. Pour the garlic butter mixture over the salmon fillets, making sure they're evenly coated.
5. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
➡ Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon Garlic Sauce
↪ Ingredients
4 salmon fillets
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 cup chicken broth or white wine
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
↪ Instructions
1. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes, until the skin is crispy.
4. Flip the salmon and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through.
5. Remove the salmon from the skillet and set aside.
6. In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
7. Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and chicken broth (or white wine). Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes.
8. Return the salmon to the skillet, spoon the sauce over the top, and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
➡ Honey Mustard Glazed Salmon
↪ Ingredients
4 salmon fillets
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh chives, chopped, for garnish
↪ Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, soy sauce, and olive oil.
3. Place the salmon fillets on a lined baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.
4. Brush the honey mustard glaze generously over the top of the salmon.
5. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
6. Garnish with fresh chives and serve.
➡ Lemon Herb Grilled Salmon
↪ Ingredients
4 salmon fillets
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
↪ Instructions
1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
2. In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper.
3. Brush the salmon fillets with the lemon herb mixture.
4. Grill the salmon for 4-5 minutes per side, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily.
5. Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges.
➡ Teriyaki Salmon
↪ Ingredients
4 salmon fillets
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
Green onions, chopped, for garnish
↪ Instructions
1. In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
2. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, and cook for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
3. Preheat the grill or a grill pan to medium-high heat.
4. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper, then brush with the teriyaki glaze.
5. Grill the salmon for 4-5 minutes per side, brushing with more glaze as you cook.
6. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, and serve.
➡ Salmon with Dill and Cucumber Yogurt Sauce
↪ Ingredients
4 salmon fillets
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried dill
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1/4 cucumber, finely diced
1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped
1 teaspoon lemon juice
↪ Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Place the salmon fillets on a lined baking sheet and season with salt, pepper, and dried dill.
3. Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the salmon.
4. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through.
5. While the salmon is baking, make the yogurt sauce: In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, cucumber, fresh dill, and lemon juice.
6. Serve the salmon with a dollop of the cucumber yogurt sauce on top.
These easy yet delicious salmon recipes will have you enjoying healthy, flavorful meals in no time. Whether you prefer it sweet, tangy, or savory, salmon is a versatile fish that pairs beautifully with so many different flavors. Enjoy!
