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For those busy summer nights when you’re limited on time, these delicious salmon dinners are worth adding to your menu! Highlighting the super-versatile fish that is packed with healthy omega-3 fats, there are a variety of flavorful and creative dishes. You’ll want to try options like our Easy Spicy Salmon Cakes or Sheet-Pan Chili-Lime Salmon with Potatoes & Peppers for nourishing dinners that come together quickly.

01of 17Miso-Maple SalmonWhite miso paste packs an umami punch to this healthy salmon. But being the mildest and sweetest variety of the gluten-free fermented paste, it won’t overpower this dish.View Recipe

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Miso-Maple Salmon

White miso paste packs an umami punch to this healthy salmon. But being the mildest and sweetest variety of the gluten-free fermented paste, it won’t overpower this dish.

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02of 17Easy Spicy Salmon CakesFive-spice (a mixture of cinnamon, clove, fennel, star anise and Szechuan peppercorns) adds a distinct warm flavor to these healthy salmon cakes.View Recipe

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Easy Spicy Salmon Cakes

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Five-spice (a mixture of cinnamon, clove, fennel, star anise and Szechuan peppercorns) adds a distinct warm flavor to these healthy salmon cakes.

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Sheet-Pan Chili-Lime Salmon with Potatoes & Peppers

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04of 17Salmon with Roasted Red Pepper Quinoa SaladSalmon pairs well with a zesty quinoa salad, with inspiration from the Mediterranean. Make a double batch for lunches later in the week.View Recipe

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Salmon with Roasted Red Pepper Quinoa Salad

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Salmon pairs well with a zesty quinoa salad, with inspiration from the Mediterranean. Make a double batch for lunches later in the week.

05of 17Lemon-Garlic Pasta with SalmonWondering what to do with leftover salmon? This is a delicious and easy way to turn it into another weeknight-friendly, quick dinner. Don’t forget to reserve some pasta water—its starch thickens the lemon-garlic pasta sauce and makes it silky-smooth.View Recipe

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Lemon-Garlic Pasta with Salmon

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Wondering what to do with leftover salmon? This is a delicious and easy way to turn it into another weeknight-friendly, quick dinner. Don’t forget to reserve some pasta water—its starch thickens the lemon-garlic pasta sauce and makes it silky-smooth.

06of 17Grilled Salmon and Peaches with Basil-Pistachio GremolataLeaving the skin on this grilled salmon allows it to crisp up beautifully, and the spice rub adds bold notes that pair well with sweet peaches and red onion.View Recipe

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Grilled Salmon and Peaches with Basil-Pistachio Gremolata

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Leaving the skin on this grilled salmon allows it to crisp up beautifully, and the spice rub adds bold notes that pair well with sweet peaches and red onion.

07of 17Salmon & Asparagus with Lemon-Garlic Butter SauceLooking for a recipe to help you eat more heart-healthy fish and veggies? Add this salmon and asparagus dinner to your rotation. Not only is it healthy and delicious, this sheet-pan dinner is also easy to make and a breeze to clean up.View Recipe

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Salmon & Asparagus with Lemon-Garlic Butter Sauce

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Looking for a recipe to help you eat more heart-healthy fish and veggies? Add this salmon and asparagus dinner to your rotation. Not only is it healthy and delicious, this sheet-pan dinner is also easy to make and a breeze to clean up.

08of 17Simple Grilled Salmon & VegetablesGrilled salmon and veggies make for a colorful and balanced seafood dinner that’s ready in just minutes. Round out the meal with brown rice or quinoa.View Recipe

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Simple Grilled Salmon & Vegetables

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Grilled salmon and veggies make for a colorful and balanced seafood dinner that’s ready in just minutes. Round out the meal with brown rice or quinoa.

09of 17Salmon Sushi Grain BowlGet all the delicious flavors of sushi without any of the rolling with this quick sushi grain bowl.View Recipe

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Salmon Sushi Grain Bowl

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Get all the delicious flavors of sushi without any of the rolling with this quick sushi grain bowl.

10of 17Superfood Chopped Salad with Salmon & Creamy Garlic DressingCurly kale forms the base of this salad, but you could use chard or spinach. To the greens, add a multitude of chopped veggies, such as broccoli, cabbage and carrots. Finish with rich salmon for protein and a drizzle of creamy yogurt dressing to bring it all together.View Recipe

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Superfood Chopped Salad with Salmon & Creamy Garlic Dressing

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Curly kale forms the base of this salad, but you could use chard or spinach. To the greens, add a multitude of chopped veggies, such as broccoli, cabbage and carrots. Finish with rich salmon for protein and a drizzle of creamy yogurt dressing to bring it all together.

11of 17Salmon Couscous SaladThis healthy and easy salad is designed to be made with precooked or leftover salmon. To quickly cook salmon, lightly brush with olive oil, then roast in a 450°F oven until the fish is opaque and firm, 8 to 12 minutes.View Recipe

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Salmon Couscous Salad

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This healthy and easy salad is designed to be made with precooked or leftover salmon. To quickly cook salmon, lightly brush with olive oil, then roast in a 450°F oven until the fish is opaque and firm, 8 to 12 minutes.

12of 17Salmon with Curried Yogurt & Cucumber SaladThree ingredients you probably already have on hand—curry powder, yogurt and lemon juice—meld into a mouthwatering sauce that transforms simple grilled salmon.View Recipe

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Salmon with Curried Yogurt & Cucumber Salad

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Three ingredients you probably already have on hand—curry powder, yogurt and lemon juice—meld into a mouthwatering sauce that transforms simple grilled salmon.

13of 17Sweet & Spicy Roasted Salmon with Wild Rice PilafFresh jalapeños give this quick and easy roasted salmon dish its kick; honey and balsamic vinegar give it a sweet finish. A nutty-tasting wild rice pilaf completes this healthy dinner.View Recipe

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Sweet & Spicy Roasted Salmon with Wild Rice Pilaf

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Fresh jalapeños give this quick and easy roasted salmon dish its kick; honey and balsamic vinegar give it a sweet finish. A nutty-tasting wild rice pilaf completes this healthy dinner.

14of 17Honey Mustard Salmon with Mango QuinoaIn this 30-minute dinner, grilled, honey mustard-coated salmon is served with a tasty grain salad made with quinoa, mango, jalapeño and almonds.View Recipe

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Honey Mustard Salmon with Mango Quinoa

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In this 30-minute dinner, grilled, honey mustard-coated salmon is served with a tasty grain salad made with quinoa, mango, jalapeño and almonds.

15of 17Salmon Caesar SaladThis easy Caesar salad subs creamy Greek yogurt and buttermilk for the traditional egg yolks and olive oil and mixes in mildly bitter radicchio in addition to classic romaine. Using just a small amount of flavorful Parmigiano-Reggiano shaves calories and sodium too.View Recipe

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Salmon Caesar Salad

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This easy Caesar salad subs creamy Greek yogurt and buttermilk for the traditional egg yolks and olive oil and mixes in mildly bitter radicchio in addition to classic romaine. Using just a small amount of flavorful Parmigiano-Reggiano shaves calories and sodium too.

16of 17Salmon Tacos with Pineapple SalsaAn easy-to-make slaw served on the side of these salmon tacos makes for a filling and fast weeknight dinner. If you prefer more heat in these fish tacos, simply add a pinch or two of chipotle chile powder or cayenne with the chili powder.View Recipe

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Salmon Tacos with Pineapple Salsa

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An easy-to-make slaw served on the side of these salmon tacos makes for a filling and fast weeknight dinner. If you prefer more heat in these fish tacos, simply add a pinch or two of chipotle chile powder or cayenne with the chili powder.

17of 17Grilled Salmon & Cucumber, Fresh Herb & Feta SaladGrilled salmon always plays well with a fresh, bright summertime salad. The tender, flaky salmon counters the crunchy cucumber salad while the rich fillet balances the saltiness of feta and the tang of the salad dressing.View Recipe

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Grilled Salmon & Cucumber, Fresh Herb & Feta Salad

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Grilled salmon always plays well with a fresh, bright summertime salad. The tender, flaky salmon counters the crunchy cucumber salad while the rich fillet balances the saltiness of feta and the tang of the salad dressing.

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