22 Christmas Salmon Recipes That Add a Tasty Twist to the Holidays

Christmas is all about flavor, so why not add a tasty twist to this year's gathering with anything from this collection of 22 Christmas salmon recipes? These salmon dishes come in a variety of flavors, making it easy to put something surprising and delicious on the table this holiday season. Try honey garlic salmon, fried salmon bites, salmon oscar, and many more tasty dishes.

Easy Cheesy Salmon Casserole

Close-up view of a baked dish, one of the classic cheesy comfort foods, with a crispy breadcrumb topping and bits of parsley. — Easy Cheesy Salmon Casserole. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Cheesy Salmon Casserole using flaky canned salmon makes a one pot meal that's full of veggies, tuna, noodles in a from scratch creamy sauce and a crumb topping.
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Fried Salmon Bites

Fried salmon pieces on a plate with a side of dipping sauce garnished with green onions and sesame seeds. — Fried Salmon Bites. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Fried Salmon Bites or salmon nuggets are bite size pieces of salmon that are deep fried until they are crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside.
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Air Fryer Salmon Bites

A bowl of rice topped with chunks of cooked salmon, garnished with parsley and a slice of lemon — Air Fryer Salmon Bites. Photo credits: Kitchen Divas.

These Air Fryer Salmon Bites are crispy little nuggets of heaven. They are well-seasoned and remain juicy and flaky on the inside. It’s the perfect easy dinner!
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Air Fryer Honey Garlic Salmon

A fork flaking salmon. — Air Fryer Honey Garlic Salmon. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Honey Garlic Salmon Air Fryer recipe is a quick and easy dinner that is both healthy and delicious. The sweet, sticky glaze adds a lot of tasty flavor to the salmon filet.
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Maple Bourbon Braided Salmon

Salmon in a dish garnished with herbs and spices with a lemon slice. — Maple Bourbon Braided Salmon. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Maple Bourbon Braided Salmon is flaky, sweet, and savory fish that makes for an easy and healthy dinner idea.
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Olive Garden Herb Grilled Salmon

Close-up of a cooked salmon fillet on a plate, seasoned with herbs, highlighting salmon nutrition, with a fork and lemon in the background. — Olive Garden Herb Grilled Salmon. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

This copycat Olive Garden herb grilled salmon recipe is even better than the original, and it's so easy to make. It's the perfect healthy dish.
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Salmon A La Plancha

Grilled seafood fillet with garlic and herbs on a bed of asparagus, garnished with grilled lemon. — Salmon A La Plancha. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This salmon a la placha is easy to make and so delicious. Salmon in cast iron always comes out golden brown on the outside and tender inside.
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Salmon Al Horno

This salmon al horno recipe is so easy but so delicious. A few simple ingredients come together to create a dish that is so flavorful.
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Salmon Oscar

A close-up of a grilled salmon fillet topped with shredded crab meat, served on a bed of green asparagus—an irresistible recipe that's perfect for skillet dinners. — Salmon Oscar. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This salmon Oscar recipe takes the classic pairings of asparagus, lump crab, and bearnaise sauce with flaky, perfectly cooked salmon.
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Hot Honey Salmon

A plate with grilled salmon, green beans, and lemon slices, highlighting salmon nutrition, served with a fork on the side. — Hot Honey Salmon. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Hot Honey Salmon is the perfect balance between sweetness and heat. The salmon is covered in a sticky and flavorful sauce that pairs great with any side dish!
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Almond Crusted Salmon Recipe

Close-up of salmon topped with a crust of herbs and chopped nuts, garnished with lemon slices on a plate. — Almond Crusted Salmon Recipe. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This almond crusted salmon recipe looks and tastes fancy, but it's super simple to make. It's loaded with flavor, not work.
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Honey Smoked Salmon

Cooked honey glazed salmon fillet on the table. — Honey Smoked Salmon. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Honey smoked salmon is made with a simple, yet delicious salmon brine and then basted with honey giving a perfect smoky, sweet flavor.
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Salmon Sushi Bake Recipe

This salmon sushi bake recipe combines all the delicious flavors of salmon sushi with the sensibilities of a casserole into one amazing dish.
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Shrimp Stuffed Salmon

A plate of baked salmon topped with melted cheese and shrimp, garnished with parsley, served with a side of rice. — Shrimp Stuffed Salmon. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Shrimp stuffed salmon is easy to prepare for weeknight meals with an elegant look that's great for special occasions. A flavorful meal that everyone will love.
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Jerk Salmon

Grilled salmon fillet on a plate with a slice of lemon and herbs. — Jerk Salmon. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Jerk Salmon is a spicy and flavorful fresh fish dinner. This healthy meal tastes amazing and requires little effort. Easy healthy dinner idea.
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Pesto Salmon

Grilled salmon topped with a green herb sauce, surrounded by roasted cherry tomatoes. — Pesto Salmon. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Pesto Salmon is easy to make, and bursting with flavor. This recipe makes for a great quick and simple healthy family dinner.
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Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon

Close-up of honey garlic salmon garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, served with white rice. A fork is flaking off a piece of the salmon, showcasing one of the most delightful main courses you can enjoy. Perfectly cooked in an air fryer for a quick and delicious meal. — Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Air fryer teriyaki salmon is an easy and delicious meal that you can quickly and easily! Cooking in air fryer adds convenience and the savory flavors of the teriyaki sauce infuse it with flavors that will delight your taste buds.
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Old Fashioned Salmon Patties Recipe

Three breaded patties stacked, surrounded by garnishes of parsley and cherry tomatoes. The top patty is cut in half, showing a detailed interior. This dish is one of our must-try meals that promises an irresistible experience. — Old Fashioned Salmon Patties Recipe. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Old Fashioned Salmon Patties Recipe is so easy and super tasty! Use fresh salmon fillet or canned salmon combined with onions, mustard, mayo, crumbs and more!
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Easy Smoked Salmon Pinwheels

Easy smoked salmon pinwheels make a great appetizer. Serve this dish as a whole salmon tortilla wrap or cut it up into pinwheels.
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Air Fryer Frozen Salmon

A piece of seasoned, cooked air fryer salmon served over a bed of fresh green leafy vegetables on a plate. — Air Fryer Frozen Salmon. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Air Fryer Frozen Salmon is flavorful, flaky and crusty on the outside. This easy dish makes for a great family dinner.
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Smoked Salmon Cakes

A close-up of a salmon patty topped with a creamy sauce and dill, served on a plate. — Smoked Salmon Cakes. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Smoked salmon cakes, a simple recipe with flaked salmon, onions, mayonnaise and mustard with a crispy panko breadcrumb crust cooked in the smoker, make an easy appetizer or main course for meals.
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Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Bagel, Pita Or Croissant

A bagel topped with cream cheese, smoked salmon, and capers. — Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Bagel, Pita Or Croissant. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Looking for a simple recipe that provides amazing taste and flavor? You need to introduce yourself to this Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Bagel.
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