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These quick and easy salmon recipes can be prepared on the stove top or in the oven.
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Updated on April 5, 2024
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Salmon is a delicious source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. It easily turns simple salads, sandwiches, and entrées into a healthy meal. Add these easy salmon recipes to your weeknight cooking repertoire for a quick dinner that's ready in 30 minutes or less.
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Roasted Salmon with Radishes and Fennel
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Anyone who's looking for a quick, simple meal needs this sheet pan dinner recipe in their life. This easy oven salmon recipe cooks right alongside the radishes and fennel, so you only use one pan and everything is ready to eat at the same time. Use stunning watermelon radishes for a major wow in appearance and flavor.
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Grilled Salmon and Leeks with Rosemary-Mustard Butter
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Want elegance and big flavors without spending all night in the kitchen? This easy salmon recipe is your answer. Grilling the salmon and leeks cooks them quickly so dinner is on the table fast, leaving enough time to stir together a quick rosemary, mustard, and butter sauce to spread on top.
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Seared Salmon with Pistachio Gremolata
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Put your herb garden to work! A pistachio gremolata featuring fresh parsley and mint gives this stove top salmon recipe a ton of flavor in not much time. Stir it together first, then quickly skillet-cook the salmon fillets for dinner (they need only about 3 minutes per side!).
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Orange Salmon and Green Onions
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Navel oranges and lime juice form the base for this easy salmon recipe's citrus sauce. A dash of soy sauce and a pinch of fresh ginger help balance out the acidity and create a more complex sauce. Serve the fillet with a generous helping of sautéed green onion for a beautiful presentation and just a touch of sweet flavor.
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Coffee-Rubbed Salmon Sandwiches
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Coffee probably isn't the first ingredient that comes to mind when you think of easy salmon recipes, but just trust the rub. Made with spices like cumin, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, and espresso powder, the homemade coffee rub brings rich flavor to simple salmon fillets. Stack the seasoned fish onto toasty buns and finish with creamy horseradish spread.
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Pineapple-Glazed Salmon
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When using your broiler to cook salmon, opt for fillets with skin; the thick layer helps keep the fish moist. Tart pineapple juice concentrate flavors the savory glaze used on these simple broiled salmon fillets. Before serving, drizzle a little more glaze on top for added tropical flavor.
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Maple-Bourbon-Glazed Salmon
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Treat yourself to a fancy seafood dinner with the help of just five common ingredients. Maple syrup, orange juice, and bourbon create this salmon's sweet glaze, while pecans provide a touch of crunch. Add a little salt and pepper, and that's all you need to create this easy salmon recipe.
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Mediterranean Salmon Wrap
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Beat the boredom of your lunchtime routine by swapping tuna with canned salmon in your salad wrap. Kalamata olives, red onion, and a splash of lemon juice infuse the hearty filling with Mediterranean flavor. Plus, there's no cooking or roasting for this easy salmon recipe, just assembling and enjoying.
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Peanut-Crusted Salmon
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Peanuts are the trick to a crispy coating in this quick and easy salmon recipe. A crumbly mixture of panko, parsley, and peanuts coats each baked fillet. Orange peel and juice add acidity to the fish, which pairs well with roasted asparagus.
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Herbed Salmon
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Brighten up skinless fish fillets with a fresh, aromatic seasoning of dill, tarragon, and parsley. Ground black pepper adds a touch of boldness to the easy herbed salmon. If you have leftover grains like rice or quinoa from earlier in the week, serve them alongside this stove top salmon recipe to help use them up.
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