It’s easy to settle for a frozen pizza or takeout for dinner on busy weeknights. Salmon is a simple yet satisfying meal to make on nights when you don’t have hours to prepare dinner. Most of these recipes require just 30 minutes or less of active cooking time and are all packed with flavor and nutrients. These recipes aren’t just for when you’re in a hurry, they’ll also impress a crowd at dinner parties and brunches.
Everything is better when cooked in a cast iron skillet and this salmon is no exception. Not only is this dish delicious, it’s also healthy and only takes 25 minutes to prepare.
Photo: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke
We used slow-cooked salmon in place of lox in this recipe to spice up the classic breakfast bagel. Mix cream cheese with herbs, lemon zest, and juice to pair with the salmon.
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Salmon is an impressive and hearty main dish, but it’s surprisingly easy to make and requires just a few ingredients. Skin-on salmon fillets and a handful of pantry staples are all you need to make a delicious dinner that’s ready in under 20 minutes.
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Our bourbon-glazed salmon is easy to make, yet sophisticated enough to serve at holiday parties, family dinners, or a date night. After cooking the salmon, whip up a quick sauce using bourbon, brown sugar, soy sauce, and orange slices. If you don’t have bourbon or whiskey on hand, this recipe works just as well with cognac.
Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Ruth Blackburn, Accessories Stylist Lydia Pursell
This salmon dish is made entirely in one baking dish, including the sides. The simple sauce made with pantry staples like honey, garlic and mustard is worth a try.
These salmon cakes are perfect for a healthy lunch or light dinner. The buttermilk dressing is made ahead of time with just a few ingredients.
Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis
This healthy version of the burger is just as delicious as the classic, if not better. These burgers are simple enough to make for a busy weeknight, but will satisfy your burger cravings.
Alison Miksch
Honey and soy sauce are an iconic duo, especially when paired with salmon. Asparagus, green beans and oranges are cooked with the salmon and served as a side dish.
Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke
For this recipe, you’ll need to get out your slow cooker. Poached salmon is cooked with a lemongrass mixture and set aside for 1 to 2 hours. Brussels sprouts, shiitake mushrooms, and matchstick carrots accompany the salmon in this rice bowl.
Sriracha sauce, honey, vinegar, and other ingredients combine to create the perfect glaze for the salmon in this recipe. This glaze can be reused for burgers and chicken wings.
Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis
Start your day with this twist on a breakfast classic. Smoked salmon gives this brunch an even more refined touch.
This tangy salmon with savory roasted vegetables is full of flavor and hearty enough to satisfy the whole family. Save this recipe for a busy weeknight and you’ll have dinner ready in about 30 minutes.
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For best results, mix the salmon batter a few hours before cooking and refrigerate. This will help the batter firm up for shaping into cakes. You can make this appetizer or main dish in 15 minutes.
Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Styling: Christine Keely
This appetizer couldn’t be easier to make. Grab your favorite potato chips (we use Cape Cod), store-bought salmon, and a few other ingredients for the perfect holiday appetizer. You’ll want to assemble them right before serving to ensure a fresh bite.
Micah A. Leal
These salmon cakes are a great make-ahead meal because they keep in the refrigerator for several days. Top the cakes on a bun with pickled onions, tomatoes, and tartar sauce.
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