20+ Easy Salmon Recipes to Try For Dinner

Easy Salmon Recipes – Salmon makes the perfect meal: Quick to prepare and healthy. We’ve rounded up our favorite easy salmon recipes so you can try something new every night of the week. Enjoy!

by Sidney Yang

Sidney Yang

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Updated Oct 15, 2025

1. Creamy Tuscan Salmon Recipe

This Tuscan salmon recipe is so creamy and delicious - Ready in 20 minutes or less, this easy salmon recipe is a winner!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

2. Easy Teriyaki Salmon

This Teriyaki salmon recipe is simple, quick, and is super flavorful. Salmon fillets are pan-seared to perfection and turn out super flaky, delicious with our homemade teriyaki sauce!
Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

3. Garlic Butter Baked Salmon

Tender garlic butter baked salmon and roast green beans with a delicious lemon garlic butter sauce! All baked on a sheet pan for a weeknight healthy dinner.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

4. Grilled Salmon Recipe

This grilled salmon recipe is coated in a flavorful marinade - A perfect healthy grilling salmon recipe that’s done in 20 minutes.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

5. Garlic Butter Salmon with Lemon Asparagus

This seared salmon recipe with asparagus makes a delicious and nutritious dinner. Healthy salmon is quick to cook and ready in under 15 minutes!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

6. Blackened Salmon with Lemon Butter Sauce

THE easiest salmon recipe of your dreams! This delicious blackened salmon recipe is fool-proof and ready in under 30 minutes!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

7. Salmon Foil Packets with Pineapple and Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce

This easy juicy Salmon Foil Packets is easy to make, tastes delicious, and is ready in under 20 minutes!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

8. Tuscan Garlic Salmon with Spinach and Tomato

This Tuscan salmon recipe takes just a few minutes of prep and makes a perfect weeknight meal in 30 minutes or less.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

9. Meal-Prep Salmon and Asparagus in (15-Minute )

This easy salmon meal prep recipe is a great way to guide yourself into a healthier lifestyle.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

10. Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus and Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce

This baked salmon and Asparagus in foil with garlic butter sauce makes for an amazingly tasty dinner. The salmon recipe of your dreams! Ready in 15 Minutes or Less
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

11. Baked Parmesan Crusted Salmon

Cheesy, moist and delicious baked salmon — Ready in 20 minutes.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

12. Garlic Butter Salmon and Lemon White Beans

This garlic butter salmon and white bean recipe is an easy and delicious weeknight meal everyone will love.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

13. Creamy Shrimp and Salmon Foil Packs

Healthy and delicious - Say hello to the easiest way to make salmon in foil packets.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

14. Teriyaki Salmon Bowl

This Teriyaki salmon recipe is packed full of flavor and super easy to make at home! A flaky, moist and delicious teriyaki salmon recipe.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

15. Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Salmon Pasta

This salmon pasta recipe is ready in under 20 minutes and perfect for busy nights.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

16. Honey Garlic Salmon Baked in Foil

Flaky honey garlic baked salmon is dinner perfection in just 20 minutes. This salmon recipe is baked on a sheet pan for an easy dinner everyone will love!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

17. Pan Seared Salmon with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

Hearty yet delectably healthy, this creamy salmon recipe is ready in under 20 minutes.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

18. Spicy Honey Garlic Salmon

Say hello to your new favorite healthy dinner!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

19. Spicy Sriracha-Glazed Salmon with Yogurt Sauce

A sweet and spicy dish, perfect for a quick dinner after a long day at work.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

20. Grilled Salmon Steaks

Enjoy this low-maintenance fish for a super convenient weeknight dinner.
Cooking time: 7 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

21. Salmon Salad

This salmon salad recipe is filled with veggies for a vibrant meal. What’s even easier to love? The salmon salad on the table in less than 25 minutes!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

22. Baked Salmon and Pasta

This delicious baked salmon and pasta dish is top restaurant-quality. You'll love the salmon and pasta combo - 100% guaranteed!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

23. Spinach Salmon Casserole with Cream Cheese and Mozzarella

This baked salmon casserole with spinach is quick, easy, and makes a nutritious base for an amazing weeknight meal!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

24. Baked Teriyaki Salmon (15-Minute )

Baked Teriyaki salmon is cooked in a homemade teriyaki sauce and sprinkled with sesame seeds and green onion. The ultimate healthy, low carb salmon recipe ready in minutes! Baked salmon is crispy on the outside and full of wonderful, savory-sweet Teriyaki flavor!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

25. Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon with Zucchini Noodles

Light, low carbs and ready in 15 minutes - Dinner perfection!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

26. Cilantro Salt Crusted Salmon

A fast, healthy salmon ready in 15-minute for an elegant dinner.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

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Tips for buying and cooking salmon

• Try to buy wild-caught salmon when possible. It’s loaded with nutrients that are hard to come by elsewhere and not treated with antibiotics. 
• Look for thicker, more center-cut pieces of salmon, as they’ll cook more evenly and have better flavor!

How to cook salmon

You can cook salmon in many ways: pan-seared, grilled, baked, roasted, smoked(!), baked in parchment paper, or in foil packets. Make sure not to overcook salmon when you cook it on the stove because it can become dry.

If pan-searing salmon, use a good quality non-stick pan. Take the time to bring the salmon fillets at room temperature. This helps to make sure the salmon cooks evenly and gets a nice crust. Be careful when flipping the salmon fillets. Too much flipping may cause the salmon fillets to break up. So let the salmon fillets cook properly on one side (usually the skinless side first) before flipping it onto the other side.

What sides to serve with Salmon

Salmon can accommodate a large choice of sides. Roasted veggies tend to have a place of choice with salmon when served in restaurants. Try roasted asparagus for the strong contrasting flavor, teamed up with mashed potatoes, and a roasted lemon on the side. Other good sides for salmon are:

• Mashed potatoes
• French potatoes
• Brown Rice
• Pasta
• Any sauteed vegetables such as asparagus, zucchini, cauliflower, or broccoli.

How long to keep cooked salmon leftovers

Cooked salmon will usually last up to 2 days in the refrigerator if stored properly in an airtight container. You can also keep frozen cooked salmon for up to 1 month.