24 Healthy Salmon Recipes

Poke bowls are a main dish in Hawaii, and this easy recipe blends all the best flavors into one bowl that’s light and fresh, and also nutritious! Diced salmon and sushi rice are loaded up with a slew of fresh toppings, from cucumber, avocado and ginger, to edamame. And we can’t forget the spicy aioli!

Smoky and sweet, this gorgeous salmon recipe is infused with citrus and spices. The resulting fish dinner is so supremely satisfying, you’re going to love making this salmon recipe over and over throughout the seasons!

This light and healthy dinner idea features salmon filets coated in a savory spice rub, that are grilled and on the table in under 30 minutes. Served with a homemade avocado salsa for an extra zing of zesty flavor!

Your busy weeknight dinner is sorted with this healthy recipe for flavorful, flaky salmon. Brushed with a garlic butter sauce and then baked on a single pan with your favorite veggies!

It’s hard to imagine a more flavor-packed or protein-packed dinner than these tender salmon filets stuffed with a cheesy, Cajun-spiced filling. Creamy and cooked to perfection, this recipe definitely looks as good as it tastes!

Tender and flaky on the inside, with a perfect crispiness on the outside, this broiled salmon is the ultimate healthy, delicious meal! It’s so easy to achieve the caramelized crust and savory flavors, you’ll be making this recipe for meals to come.

Bold flavors of dill and bright lemon beautifully compliment the flavors of crisp, pan-seared salmon in this 15-minute seafood dinner! Cooked in a creamy dill and white wine sauce, this simple salmon dish is perfect to pair with your favorite healthy sides.

A popular British dish inspired by Indian flavors, try this easy smoked salmon kedgeree recipe on for size! Made with rice, flakes of protein-rich salmon, perfect hard boiled eggs, and flavored with curry spice, this unique dish is a real all-rounder: serve it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!

Recreate the flavors of your favorite Southeast Asian takeout with this flavorful soup made with chunks of salmon poached in a spicy miso broth. Warming yet light at the same time, brightened with the flavors of chilies and lime, this is a bowlful of something special.

An ultra simple yet sensationally seasoned grilled salmon recipe! Chunks of juicy salmon are piled onto skewers alongside crisp red onions and orange slices. All that fresh thyme and cracked black pepper brings all the citrusy flavors to life!

You’re going to love this healthier spin on Southwestern fish tacos! This recipe swaps tortillas for lettuce wraps, filled with tender grilled salmon, creamy avocado, and sweet-spicy homemade pineapple salsa. Top everything off with a fresh chipotle lime crema for a light and easy Taco Night recipe!

The perfect foil packet salmon recipe that’s an all-in-one dinner! Juicy salmon filets are baked with garlic butter over a bed of tender asparagus spears in this no-fuss, healthy meal that’s ready to unwrap and serve in just 30 minutes.

Salmon in the air fryer is the life hack you never knew you needed – until you’ve tried this recipe for simple, flaky, perfect fish that’s on your plates in 15 minutes. Seasoned with lemon juice, horseradish, and fiery pepper corns, this salmon dinner is totally low-maintenance with high flavor pay-off!

Summer flavors of sun dried tomatoes and nutty parmesan combine in this easy salmon recipe. A quick and healthy dinner made with tender and flaky fish coated in a flavorful crust, served with a side of roasted veggies!

A juicy slab of salmon is brushed with honey butter and sprinkled with sesame seeds in this easy, breezy dinner idea. Baked until all the sweet flavors are infused into the meat, this is a wonderful recipe that doesn’t take long in the oven and tastes amazing!

A classic Southern recipe for crispy salmon croquettes! This recipe is made with leftover salmon that’s rich in Omega-3s, paired with potato skillet fries and a fresh avocado salsa. A perfectly balanced and easy weeknight meal!

Move over, tuna salad – salmon salad is the new player on the brunch table. Baked and shredded salmon filets are tossed together with scallions, celery, dill and a tangy dressing made from Dijon mustard and mayo. The result is a creamy, healthy salmon salad that’s ready to serve over rolls or salads for the ultimate light meal!

Baked or grilled, this easy recipe for Asian BBQ salmon is a real weeknight winner. Glazed with a sticky and sweet BBQ sauce dressed up with soy, sesame, and ginger, the flavor on this fish is just incredible!

Earthy asparagus is cooked together with salmon in this easy seafood dinner that saves on dishes and also time! Effortlessly gourmet thanks to a lush and creamy lemon dill sauce, this meal is perfect for entertaining or family dinner.

Serve up an island holiday on a plate with this creamy homemade ceviche, prepared with fresh salmon cubes cured in lime juice. Tossed with chopped avocado and shallots, the vibrant flavors come together so perfectly, you’ll practically feel the sea breeze in your hair!

This spicy honey glazed salmon that’s cooked in the air fryer locks in all the sweet sesame flavors! A gorgeous marinade really kicks this recipe up a notch for an easy and healthy meal that’s ready before you know it.

A delicious and healthy salad idea inspired by the flavors south of the border! A spicy tequila lime marinade is drizzled over salmon and a bed of crisp lettuce, beans, and pico. Healthy eating at its finest!

Fresh homemade salmon burgers are so easy to make from scratch! Flavored with lemon juice and Dijon mustard for a hint of zest and creamy tanginess. Serve these salmon burger patties between buns and load ‘em up with your favorite burger toppings!

Another shortcut to succulent, restaurant-style salmon that’s ready in minutes! This healthy salmon dinner cooks up in the Instant Pot along with a side of savory rice pilaf. The ultimate seafood dinner that’s no mess, zero stress.