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Make a filling and flavorful dinner with these salmon recipes. Salmon is a great source of protein andis full of heart-healthy, brain-boosting omega-3 fats. We pair this healthy fish with vegetables, pasta or whole grains to create a satisfying, high-protein dinner with at least 15 grams of protein per serving. Try recipes like our Sheet-Pan Chili-Lime Salmon with Potatoes & Peppers and our Jerk-Spiced Salmon & Quinoa Bowl with Mango Vinaigrette for a tasty meal that’s perfect for weeknights.
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Sheet-Pan Chili-Lime Salmon with Potatoes & Peppers
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02of 26Jerk-Spiced Salmon & Quinoa Bowl with Mango VinaigretteView RecipeJacob FoxChef Millie Peartree has been feeding the community in the Bronx, where she grew up, as a private chef, caterer and restaurant owner of Millie Peartree Fish Fry & Soul Food for more than a decade. Her healthy-eating philosophy is all about making simple but flavorful protein-packed meals. Mango juice in the vinaigrette balances the spiced salmon and roasted vegetables on these grain bowls.
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Jerk-Spiced Salmon & Quinoa Bowl with Mango Vinaigrette
Jacob Fox
Chef Millie Peartree has been feeding the community in the Bronx, where she grew up, as a private chef, caterer and restaurant owner of Millie Peartree Fish Fry & Soul Food for more than a decade. Her healthy-eating philosophy is all about making simple but flavorful protein-packed meals. Mango juice in the vinaigrette balances the spiced salmon and roasted vegetables on these grain bowls.
03of 26One-Skillet Salmon with Fennel & Sun-Dried Tomato CouscousView RecipeSun-dried tomato pesto and lemon do double duty to season both the salmon and the couscous in this healthy one-pan dinner recipe. Serve the salmon with extra lemon wedges and a dollop of plain yogurt, if desired.
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One-Skillet Salmon with Fennel & Sun-Dried Tomato Couscous
Sun-dried tomato pesto and lemon do double duty to season both the salmon and the couscous in this healthy one-pan dinner recipe. Serve the salmon with extra lemon wedges and a dollop of plain yogurt, if desired.
04of 26Sheet-Pan Roasted Salmon & VegetablesView RecipeThis dish is packed with flavor and fits perfectly into the Mediterranean diet.
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Sheet-Pan Roasted Salmon & Vegetables
This dish is packed with flavor and fits perfectly into the Mediterranean diet.
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Sheet-Pan Salmon with Sweet Potatoes & Broccoli
photography / Caitlin bensel, Food Styling / Emily Nabors Hall
06of 2615-Minute Salmon & Creamy Orzo with Spinach & MushroomsView RecipeBrie PassanoIn this quick salmon dinner, salmon fillets are paired with creamy orzo, wilted spinach and earthy mushrooms. Cooking the salmon at a high temperature helps speed up the cooking in this healthy dinner recipe. Look for presliced mushrooms to speed it up even more.
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15-Minute Salmon & Creamy Orzo with Spinach & Mushrooms
Brie Passano
In this quick salmon dinner, salmon fillets are paired with creamy orzo, wilted spinach and earthy mushrooms. Cooking the salmon at a high temperature helps speed up the cooking in this healthy dinner recipe. Look for presliced mushrooms to speed it up even more.
07of 26Dijon Salmon with Green Bean PilafView RecipeIn this quick dinner recipe, the delicious garlicky-mustardy mayo that tops baked salmon is very versatile. Make extra to use as a dip for fries or to jazz up tuna salad. Precooked brown rice helps get this healthy dinner on the table fast, but if you have other leftover whole grains, such as quinoa or farro, they work well here too.
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Dijon Salmon with Green Bean Pilaf
In this quick dinner recipe, the delicious garlicky-mustardy mayo that tops baked salmon is very versatile. Make extra to use as a dip for fries or to jazz up tuna salad. Precooked brown rice helps get this healthy dinner on the table fast, but if you have other leftover whole grains, such as quinoa or farro, they work well here too.
08of 26Roasted Salmon with Smoky Chickpeas & GreensView RecipeIn this healthy salmon dinner, you’ll get a dose of greens and green dressing! Chowing down on six or more servings of dark leafy greens a week can help keep your brain in top shape. This dish features the Test Kitchen’s current go-to method for doctoring a can of chickpeas: Spice them up and roast until crispy.
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Roasted Salmon with Smoky Chickpeas & Greens
In this healthy salmon dinner, you’ll get a dose of greens and green dressing! Chowing down on six or more servings of dark leafy greens a week can help keep your brain in top shape. This dish features the Test Kitchen’s current go-to method for doctoring a can of chickpeas: Spice them up and roast until crispy.
09of 26Salmon with Roasted Red Pepper Quinoa SaladView RecipeThis zesty quinoa salad is delicious all on its own, with inspiration from the Mediterranean. Make a double batch for lunches later in the week.
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Salmon with Roasted Red Pepper Quinoa Salad
This zesty quinoa salad is delicious all on its own, with inspiration from the Mediterranean. Make a double batch for lunches later in the week.
10of 26Creamed Spinach-Stuffed SalmonView RecipeFor this easy baked salmon recipe, we’ve stuffed salmon fillets with a luscious, creamed spinach mixture for a main and side in one dish. It all adds up to a healthy dinner that’s elegant, simple and delicious—and ready in 30 minutes. Wider fillets work best for this salmon recipe because they’re easier to stuff than the skinny ones. You could also serve the creamed spinach on the side if you don’t feel like stuffing the salmon.
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Creamed Spinach-Stuffed Salmon
For this easy baked salmon recipe, we’ve stuffed salmon fillets with a luscious, creamed spinach mixture for a main and side in one dish. It all adds up to a healthy dinner that’s elegant, simple and delicious—and ready in 30 minutes. Wider fillets work best for this salmon recipe because they’re easier to stuff than the skinny ones. You could also serve the creamed spinach on the side if you don’t feel like stuffing the salmon.
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Salmon Burgers with Quick Pickles & Red Pepper Aioli
Jason Donnelly
12of 26Salmon Noodle CasseroleView RecipePhotographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Charlie WorthingtonThis salmon noodle casserole is filled with creamy pasta, chunks of salmon and plenty of vegetables for a well-rounded meal. Dijon mustard flavors the dish, complementing the salmon and asparagus.
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Salmon Noodle Casserole
Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Charlie Worthington
This salmon noodle casserole is filled with creamy pasta, chunks of salmon and plenty of vegetables for a well-rounded meal. Dijon mustard flavors the dish, complementing the salmon and asparagus.
13of 26Lemon-Herb Salmon with Caponata & FarroView RecipeDig into your farmers market haul to cook this colorful and healthy Mediterranean diet dinner recipe that’s packed with vegetables. Feel free to swap in any vegetables or cook up another whole grain, such as brown rice. Serve with a glass of your favorite red wine.
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Lemon-Herb Salmon with Caponata & Farro
Dig into your farmers market haul to cook this colorful and healthy Mediterranean diet dinner recipe that’s packed with vegetables. Feel free to swap in any vegetables or cook up another whole grain, such as brown rice. Serve with a glass of your favorite red wine.
14of 26Honey-Chipotle Salmon with Cauliflower Rice PilafView RecipeJennifer CauseyThis sweet and spicy glazed salmon is sure to satisfy anyone at your table. Swapping in cauliflower rice for traditional rice not only sneaks in a serving of vegetables, it also saves time, as it takes just minutes to cook.
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Honey-Chipotle Salmon with Cauliflower Rice Pilaf
Jennifer Causey
This sweet and spicy glazed salmon is sure to satisfy anyone at your table. Swapping in cauliflower rice for traditional rice not only sneaks in a serving of vegetables, it also saves time, as it takes just minutes to cook.
15of 26Roasted Pistachio-Crusted Salmon with BroccoliView RecipeThis easy one-pan roasted salmon with broccoli is quick enough for weeknight dinners but elegant enough for company. The lemony pistachio crust would also be lovely on other types of fish or on chicken breasts.
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Roasted Pistachio-Crusted Salmon with Broccoli
This easy one-pan roasted salmon with broccoli is quick enough for weeknight dinners but elegant enough for company. The lemony pistachio crust would also be lovely on other types of fish or on chicken breasts.
16of 26Sweet & Spicy Roasted Salmon with Wild Rice PilafView RecipeFresh 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 that comes together in just 30 minutes.
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Sweet & Spicy Roasted Salmon with Wild Rice Pilaf
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 that comes together in just 30 minutes.
17of 26Grilled Salmon with Red Pepper RelishView RecipeCarson DowningWe love the sweetness and bright hue red bell peppers add to the relish here, but you can substitute with yellow or orange peppers, too. Skip green peppers, though, as they may be too bitter for this dish.
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Grilled Salmon with Red Pepper Relish
Carson Downing
We love the sweetness and bright hue red bell peppers add to the relish here, but you can substitute with yellow or orange peppers, too. Skip green peppers, though, as they may be too bitter for this dish.
18of 26Garlic Butter-Roasted Salmon with Potatoes & AsparagusView RecipeThis one-pan salmon and potatoes recipe makes a healthy and satisfying weeknight dinner. Melted garlic butter coats the salmon and vegetables, adding depth of flavor and richness to the dish.
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Garlic Butter-Roasted Salmon with Potatoes & Asparagus
This one-pan salmon and potatoes recipe makes a healthy and satisfying weeknight dinner. Melted garlic butter coats the salmon and vegetables, adding depth of flavor and richness to the dish.
19of 26Southwest Salmon ChowderView RecipePerfect for a cold day, this salmon chowder is an excellent source of high-quality lean protein and omega-3 fatty acids. As an added bonus, this low-effort chowder can be prepared in less than an hour.
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Southwest Salmon Chowder
Perfect for a cold day, this salmon chowder is an excellent source of high-quality lean protein and omega-3 fatty acids. As an added bonus, this low-effort chowder can be prepared in less than an hour.
20of 26Grilled Salmon & Cucumber, Fresh Herb & Feta SaladView RecipeGrilled 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. Serve the salmon warm or cold (your choice!), and pair the meal with a slice of crusty bread and a glass of wine.
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Grilled Salmon & Cucumber, Fresh Herb & Feta Salad
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. Serve the salmon warm or cold (your choice!), and pair the meal with a slice of crusty bread and a glass of wine.
21of 2630-Minute Roasted Salmon Tacos with Corn & Pepper SalsaView RecipeSara HaasA honey-and-chipotle glaze gives this roasted salmon a sweet and spicy kick. If you have time, consider grilling or broiling the corn for a few minutes for additional flavor. Short on time? Thawed frozen corn can be used in place of fresh.
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30-Minute Roasted Salmon Tacos with Corn & Pepper Salsa
Sara Haas
A honey-and-chipotle glaze gives this roasted salmon a sweet and spicy kick. If you have time, consider grilling or broiling the corn for a few minutes for additional flavor. Short on time? Thawed frozen corn can be used in place of fresh.
22of 26Grilled Salmon & Vegetables with Charred Lemon-Garlic VinaigretteView RecipeJacob FoxThis grilled salmon recipe paired with grilled vegetables and a charred lemon-garlic vinaigrette captures the flavor of summer with smoky flavor from the grill. Asparagus and zucchini are quick and easy to grill and pair nicely with the salmon.
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Grilled Salmon & Vegetables with Charred Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette
This grilled salmon recipe paired with grilled vegetables and a charred lemon-garlic vinaigrette captures the flavor of summer with smoky flavor from the grill. Asparagus and zucchini are quick and easy to grill and pair nicely with the salmon.
23of 26Spice-Seared Salmon with Greek-Style Green BeansView RecipePreparing this spice-seared salmon recipe is a joy for the senses! Rubbing salmon with spices creates a light, delicious main course. Serve this recipe with roasted potatoes or brown rice. If you have leftover salmon, serve it on top of a simple salad for a satisfying lunch the next day.
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Spice-Seared Salmon with Greek-Style Green Beans
Preparing this spice-seared salmon recipe is a joy for the senses! Rubbing salmon with spices creates a light, delicious main course. Serve this recipe with roasted potatoes or brown rice. If you have leftover salmon, serve it on top of a simple salad for a satisfying lunch the next day.
24of 26Honey Mustard Salmon with Mango QuinoaView RecipeIn this 30-minute dinner recipe, grilled, honey mustard-coated salmon is served with a tasty grain salad made with quinoa, mango, jalapeño and almonds.
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Honey Mustard Salmon with Mango Quinoa
In this 30-minute dinner recipe, grilled, honey mustard-coated salmon is served with a tasty grain salad made with quinoa, mango, jalapeño and almonds.
25of 26Oven-Baked Salmon with Charred Onions & Old Bay RadishesView RecipeThe charred onion puree is both smoky and sweet, a nice foil for this simple baked salmon recipe. Serve this healthy salmon recipe with a glass of crisp, dry rosé for an easy dinner that’s special enough for company.
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Oven-Baked Salmon with Charred Onions & Old Bay Radishes
The charred onion puree is both smoky and sweet, a nice foil for this simple baked salmon recipe. Serve this healthy salmon recipe with a glass of crisp, dry rosé for an easy dinner that’s special enough for company.
26of 26Roasted Salmon & Tomatoes with Garlic & OlivesView RecipeKeep the mess to a minimum with this easy sheet-pan dinner. Cherry tomato halves roast alongside salmon fillets and make a delicious topping combined with olives, garlic and thyme in this easy fuss-free dinner.
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Roasted Salmon & Tomatoes with Garlic & Olives
Keep the mess to a minimum with this easy sheet-pan dinner. Cherry tomato halves roast alongside salmon fillets and make a delicious topping combined with olives, garlic and thyme in this easy fuss-free dinner.
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