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Looking to incorporate more salmon into your weekly meal routine? We’ve got just the recipes you need! This list of healthy salmon recipes features some of our go-to meal-prep recipes, 30-minute dinners, and Sunday night salmon specials.
Before you get started, it may be helpful to learn what to look for when buying salmon and how to store salmon. And once you decide what dinner recipe to cook, check out these sides for salmon!
Healthy Salmon Recipes30
This series includes everything from pesto salmon & pasta, salmon poke bowls, salmon salads and salmon recipes fit for breakfast. Many of these recipes are heart-healthy (because, salmon), marvelous for meal-prepping, and even lent-friendly. They also pack A LOT of flavor, of course!
Pan Seared Recipes for Salmon
How to Perfectly Pan Sear Salmon
Gluten-free, 15-minute meal, pescatarian, lent-friendly
Perfectly pan-seared salmon is one of our most popular posts on ZK to-date. It’s no wonder why when this no-oil method makes it a healthy, no-mess method that anyone, and I mean anyone, can master! Serve with a pilaf, atop a salad, with roasted veggies, in frittatas, omelets, sandwiches and more.
Lemon Butter Salmon with Dill Peas
high-protein, high-fiber
Buttery dill green peas lay the foundation for flavorful, moist pan-seared salmon and a rich lemon garlic butter sauce. This lemon butter salmon is savory and satisfying while also bright and fresh.
Pan Seared Salmon with Leek Purée and Sorghum Pilaf
Gluten-free instructions, low-carb, 40-minute meal, pescatarian, lent-friendly
It may look like a lot, but it's all super easy to make. All you need is seasoning, salmon fillets, a nonstick skillet and whatever you do, don’t skip the leek puree, it’s the stuff of dreams.
Pan-Seared Salmon Steaks Recipe
30-minute meal, gluten-free
Try your hand at making salmon steaks! An impressive way to enjoy salmon. These salmon steaks get brined which ensures they're moist and flavorful.
Crispy Brined Salmon
Gluten-free, low-carb, low-cal, 40-minute meal, pescatarian, lent-friendly
Developed for Cuisine At Home, this salmon recipe is just the thing for Spring. The blackberry relish is what sets this dish apart and because this dish can be made in under an hour its perfectly suited for the workweek or a dish to unwind with on the weekend.
Healthy Salmon Salad Recipes
Healthy Salmon Salad
35-Minute Recipe, gluten-free, low-carb
Turn your fresh fillet of salmon into a vibrant and delicious salmon salad. Instead of using canned salmon, use fresh salmon that’s quickly broiled then flaked into large, moist chunks and mixed with a simple lemony greek yogurt dressing. Round out the simple salad with some crunchy cucumbers and fresh herbs.
Simple Salmon Caesar Salad Recipe
40-minute meal, high-protein, dairy-free
This Salmon Caesar Salad is a go-to dinner recipe for me—it’s easy, healthy and totally satisfying. It’s also versatile! Make a homemade dressing, semi-homemade dressing, or pick up your favorite bottle variety. Use whatever greens you like and play around with adding fresh herbs and crunchy veggies.
Salmon & Spinach French Lentil Salad
Low-carb, 30-minute meal, pescatarian, lent-friendly
This French lentil spinach salad with salmon is super lightweight and features just the right amount of crispy, chewy, tangy and sweet. The combination of dried cranberries and perfectly pan-seared salmon is a treat.
Salmon Cake Niçoise Salad
Low-carb, low-cal, 10 ingredients, 45-minute meal, meal prep, pescatarian,lent-friendly
This salmon cake niçoise salad is packed with healthy protein, fats and fibers. If you make the salmon patties in advance this dish only takes about 10 minutes to whip up. On top of tasting great, you can’t beat the presentation!
Healthy Salmon Burgers and Patty Recipes
Easy Canned Salmon Burgers
30-minute recipe, high-protein, high-fiber
When you’re looking for a new way to enjoy salmon and also want it to be no-fuss and quick—turn to this Salmon Burger Recipe. It’s quick and easy—thanks to canned salmon—is loaded with flavor and endlessly versatile. Top the salmon burgers with pickled veggies or a slaw, or keep it simple with one of many classic salmon burger sauces to choose from.
Easy Salmon Patties (Cakes)
Gluten-free instructions, low-carb, paleo, keto, meal prep, 20-minute meal, pescatarian, lent-friendly
Salmon patties are the queen of convenience. Made with canned salmon and just a handful of healthy ingredients these patty cakes are even better than the baker means’. Simply serve atop a salad, as a burger, or on its own!
Salmon Croquettes
High protein
A Southern version of our salmon patties, these croquettes are full of flavor from onion, jalapeño, garlic and Old Bay. A quick weeknight dinner or elegant appetizer.
Easy Salmon Burgers
Dairy-free, pescatarian, lent-friendly
In the mood for a big juicy burger without all the added grease? Then this recipe we developed for Sir Kensington's is just the fix. Made with heart-healthy salmon, this patty will up your grill-out game for real.
Blackened Salmon Recipes
Blackened Salmon
15-minute recipe, low-carb, high-protein, dairy-free, gluten-free
Up your weeknight salmon game with this 15-minute recipe for blackened salmon! Made with a handful of pantry spices and a splash of vegetable oil, you’ll be on your way to a delicious and healthy dinner in no time—especially when you pair it with any one of these sides for salmon.
Blackened Salmon Tacos
40-minute recipe, gluten-free, high-protein, high-fiber
Mix up your usual salmon dinner with this recipe for Blackened Salmon Tacos! This flavorful recipe features all the things—BOLD blackened salmon, an avocado smash, chipotle crema and an herby slaw. This takes taco night to all new heights!
Recipes for Salmon Appetizers
Quick & Zesty Smoked Salmon Dip
10-minute recipe, high-protein, gluten-free
Smoked salmon dip is the ultimate appetizer for any occasion. It’s fresh and savory, healthy, and most importantly it’s very impressive with very little work.
Smoked Salmon Platter with Blini
Gluten-free instructions, low-carb, 35-minute meal, meal-prep, pescatarian, lent-friendly
This smoked salmon platter makes for an elegant appetizer or a fabulous brunch spread. Use what you have on hand and customize according to what’s in season, but the cold-smoked salmon is non-negotiable.
Salmon Dip
Quick and easy, high protein
A quick salmon dip made with canned salmon and cottage cheese. Top with olives and fresh chives for an elegant anytime appetizer.
Grilled Salmon Recipes
Grilled Balsamic Glazed Salmon with Asparagus
Gluten-free instructions, low-carb, 8 ingredients, 15-minute meal, pescatarian, lent-friendly
Salmon and asparagus cook side-by-side on the grill, making for a quick cook time and breezy clean-up! Grilled and glazed salmon fillets with charred asparagus are everything there is to love about Summer and warmer weather.
Sheetpan Salmon Recipes
Broiled Salmon
15-minute recipe, high-protein, low-carb, gluten-free, dairy-free
Broiling salmon is one of the quickest, most efficient and reliable ways to cook salmon. The outer layer gets crispy while the inside stays melt-in-your-mouth flakey and buttery. In addition, adding a glaze or rub on top and broiling the fish, rather than baking, gives you that gorgeous caramelized crust on top of your perfectly cooked salmon.
Lemon Dill Salmon
20-Minute Meal, low-carb, high-protein, dairy-free
This quick and easy Lemon Dill Salmon recipe is perfect for when you’ve got a fillet of salmon and no plan. Made with a handful of pantry ingredients and fresh dill, this dinner can be on the table in 20 minutes flat. It’s easy, flavorful, forgiving and totally versatile. Use this recipe as a basic formula to be riffed upon time and time again.
Salmon BLT Sandwiches
40-minute recipe, high-protein, dairy-free
Turn the classic BLT into a heartier, more satisfying meal with this recipe for Salmon BLT Sandwiches. Not only does a salmon BLT have more protein than a regular one, it’s arguably much more delicious with hardly any added work. Our recipe for Salmon BLT Sandwiches is easy and efficient while offering an elegant and creative take on the classic sandwich.
Honey Glazed Salmon
25-minute recipe, high-protein, gluten-free, dairy-free
This one-pan honey glazed salmon dinner is perfect for when you want to eat well but don’t want to work for it. Sweet, savory and full of flavor, this recipe for honey glazed salmon requires only 7 ingredients and comes together in just 25 minutes.
Sheet Pan Miso-Glazed Salmon
Gluten-free Instructions, low-carb, 7 simple ingredients, 25-minute meal, pescatarian, lent-friendly
Miso-glazed salmon is the definition of EZ. This one-pan recipe makes cleaning up painless! This salmon is moist, flaky, has a sweet caramelized top and sparks all the right notes for us. Pair with our quick Smashed Cucumber Salad to make it a full meal.
Other Healthy Salmon Recipes
Salmon Chowder with Leeks & Parsnips
35-minute recipe, gluten-free
This salmon chowder recipe swaps the heavy cream-based soup for a lighter and brighter version that’s just as comforting and far more nourishing. Packed with fresh leeks, celery, chives and dill, this chowder highlights only the best of ingredients. Featuring flaky bites of salmon and sweet earthy parsnips, this one-pot dinner is sure to satisfy even the hungriest of eaters.
Pesto Salmon & Pasta
Gluten-free instructions, low-carb, 30-minute meal, pescatarian, lent-friendly
This recipe for pesto salmon and pasta is wholesome, light, savory and extremely satisfying. The salmon is coated in a parmesan breadcrumb that gives it a crispy exterior and a flaky almost fall apart interior. A mixture of angel-hair pasta and zucchini noodles gets topped off with our one-of-a-kind pesto sauce.
Salmon Poke Bowls with Orange-Sesame Sauce
45-minute meal, pescatarian, lent-friendly
Vibrant and healthy salmon poke bowls feature whole grain brown rice, heart-healthy salmon, piles of veggies and two flavorful sauces. Light, fresh and satisfying, these ingredients come together for the ultimate combination of tangy and mouth-watering simultaneously.
Coconut Salmon Curry
Gluten-free instructions, low-carb,30-minute meal, pescatarian, lent-friendly
Pack one pot with green curry, snow peas, spinach, large chunks of moist salmon. Featuring onion, ginger, garlic, green curry paste and lime and you’ve got yourself a deliciously healthy salmon curry for the folks or yourself (it’s okay to be a little greedy when it’s this good!). This recipe is uber creamy, flavorful, nourishing and makes for an easy clean-up.
Salmon Frittata
30-minute meal, meal-prep, lent-friendly, pescatarian
This Smoked Salmon Frittata, made with delicious lox, dill, lemon and capers, is incredibly easy to make, yet elegant and stunning. It’s quick, easy, feeds many, and makes great leftovers!
Spring Salmon en Papillote
Gluten-free, low-carb, low-cal, 45-minute meal, lent-friendly, pescatarian, diabetic appropriate
En papillote—may seem too difficult and fancy to incorporate into your weeknight routine, but it's actually incredibly easy and saves on cleanup. Our recipe developed for Eating Well is just the ticket for a healthy delicious dinner any day of the week.

