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20 Favorite Salmon Recipes

By Midwest Living editors Updated December 22, 2022
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Salmon Grain Bowl with Carrot-Miso Dressing

An excellent source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, salmon makes a versatile, healthy main dish. It's easy to bake, grill, roast or saute. 

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Salmon Grain Bowl with Carrot-Miso Dressing

Salmon Grain Bowl with Carrot-Miso Dressing
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Sit down on a Wednesday to a bowl of hearty whole-grain farro, seared salmon, and fresh spinach, cucumber and radish. The carrot-flecked dressing riffs off one that's a standby at Japanese restaurants.

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Juicy J Salmon

Juicy J Salmon
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At Soul Bowl in Minneapolis, chef and co-owner Gerard Klass sears salmon fillets, then brushes them with spiced cranberry sauce. For special-occasion drama (and ease), you can just roast a whole side of salmon. Toss a few citrus slices on the pan, too, for a garnish.

Related: Try Gerard Klass' J Cole Cauliflower Mash

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Citrus Salmon Salad

Citrus Salmon Salad
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Chef Sarah Russo of Chicago-based Salad Club uses bitter greens in this salad to balance the sweet fruit and rich fish. If you prefer, swap in more mild-mannered kale, lettuce or spinach.

Related: Try Sarah Russo's Oaxacan Bean Salad

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Quick-Roasted Salmon with Lemon and Herbs

Quick-Roasted Salmon with Lemon and Herbs
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A side of salmon is as celebratory as a traditional meaty roast-in way less time. Elegant and easy, this recipe cleverly uses the same flavored mayonnaise for brushing and serving as a condiment.

Related: Easy Fish Recipes

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Smoked Salmon Salad with Everything Bagel Seasoning

Smoked Salmon Salad with Everything Bagel Seasoning
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Turn breakfast into dinner! This salad is loaded with all the flavors of your favorite bagel shop—smoked salmon, avocado, cucumber, jammy eggs, bagel chip "croutons" and creamy dressing.

Related: Sumptuous Salads

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Planked Salmon with Grilled Tomato Salsa

Planked Salmon with Grilled Tomato Salsa
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Grilling brings out the sweetness in cherry tomatoes, which pair beautifully with the smoky flavor of planked salmon. Brown rice or quinoa round out a healthy dinner.

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Salmon Smorrebrod

Salmon Smorrebrod
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Array the components as a make-your-own appetizer or light brunch dish. Improvise with thinly sliced radish or by offering RyKrisp crackers in addition to bread. 

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Cajun-Rubbed Salmon

Cajun-Rubbed Salmon
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Fish made easy! Start with a quick sear-one of cast iron's best tricks—to seal in moisture; finish by baking in the oven. A simple pickle relish tops the spice-rubbed fish with tang.

Related: Top Recipes for Cast-Iron Pans

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Cider-Brined Coho Salmon with Dijon Cream

Cider-Brined Coho Salmon with Dijon Cream
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Freshwater salmon soaks up the flavor of cider-tarragon marinade created by Sally Sibthorpe of Shelby Township, Michigan. She finishes the elegant main dish with a cream sauce scented with aniselike tarragon.

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Thai Curried Salmon and Snap Peas

Thai Curried Salmon and Snap Peas
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A brilliantly simple and delicious way to cook salmon, this 25-minute recipe is done in the time it takes to cook a pot of rice. Don't be tempted to skip the fresh basil; its flavor seals the flavor deal on this weeknight meal.

Related: Fast-Fix Weeknight Recipes

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Honey-Bourbon Salmon

Honey-Bourbon Salmon
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Although this recipe takes very little hands-on cooking time, be sure to allow an hour to marinate the salmon so it absorbs all the flavors of the sweet-and-salty marinade.

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Salmon-Potato Cakes

Salmon-Potato Cakes
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Bring a new flavor to salmon with our quick-cooking fish-and-potato cakes. Serve the cakes on a bed of lettuce with honey-Dijon salad dressing on the side. 

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Basil-Buttered Salmon

Basil-Buttered Salmon
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An all-purpose marinade of basil and butter works great on salmon, halibut or sea bass fillets. Broil or grill for an easy meal.

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Herbed Salmon

Herbed Salmon
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This recipe is a cinch to make, and you'll get all those healthy omega-3 fatty acids from the salmon.

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Great Lakes Salmon Chowder

Great Lakes Salmon Chowder recipe
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Asparagus slices add color, and the dill and lemon zest add fresh flavor to salmon that's packed with protein and heart-healthy.

Related: Family-Favorite Soups and Stews

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Steamed Salmon with Lemon and Vegetables

Steamed Salmon with Lemon and Vegetables
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A bed of pretty squash and carrot ribbons seasoned with lemon and herbs gently steams salmon in the oven, yielding moist, flavorful fish—with a veggie side dish built right in!

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Salmon Wrapsody

Salmon Wrapsody
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Great Lakes salmon has a lot to sing about. It's packed with nutritious omega-3s and is sturdy enough for easy grilling. Marinated and wrapped in a tortilla with garlic-lemon mayo, it's a sure hit for an easy dinner.

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Citrus Salmon with Broccoli

Citrus Salmon with Broccoli
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Cook tender salmon fillets in your skillet with a simple lemon juice-sugar combination and a sprinkling of fresh dill. Broccoli or green beans round out this quick and easy dinner.

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Dilly Smoked Salmon Pizza

Dilly Smoked Salmon Pizza
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This simple smoked salmon pizza was inspired by one served at The Stone Barn in Nelson, Wisconsin. We love the ease of using purchased crust, but you can sub your favorite homemade dough.

Related: Homemade Pizza Recipes

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Peppered Salmon with Roasted Root Vegetables

Peppered Salmon with Roasted Root Vegetables
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Carrots, beets and orange juice concentrate top the fish in this dinner, ready in just 30 minutes.

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    1 of 20 Salmon Grain Bowl with Carrot-Miso Dressing
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    4 of 20 Quick-Roasted Salmon with Lemon and Herbs
    5 of 20 Smoked Salmon Salad with Everything Bagel Seasoning
    6 of 20 Planked Salmon with Grilled Tomato Salsa
    7 of 20 Salmon Smorrebrod
    8 of 20 Cajun-Rubbed Salmon
    9 of 20 Cider-Brined Coho Salmon with Dijon Cream
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    11 of 20 Honey-Bourbon Salmon
    12 of 20 Salmon-Potato Cakes
    13 of 20 Basil-Buttered Salmon
    14 of 20 Herbed Salmon
    15 of 20 Great Lakes Salmon Chowder
    16 of 20 Steamed Salmon with Lemon and Vegetables
    17 of 20 Salmon Wrapsody
    18 of 20 Citrus Salmon with Broccoli
    19 of 20 Dilly Smoked Salmon Pizza
    20 of 20 Peppered Salmon with Roasted Root Vegetables

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