25 Foolproof Recipes For Salmon You'll Keep Forever

If you're looking for a new salmon recipe to try, you've found plenty of options here. We've taken the firm texture and mild flavor of salmon and paired them with a wide variety of delicious flavors in this collection of 25 salmon recipes. From maple bourbon braided salmon to salmon Oscar, jerk salmon, air fryer salmon bites, and more, you'll find something everyone in the family will love.

Pesto Salmon

Grilled salmon topped with a green herb sauce, surrounded by roasted cherry tomatoes and lemon slices on a white oval platter, highlights exceptional salmon nutrition. — 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 Honey Garlic Salmon

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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Easy Baked Bruschetta Salmon

Baked salmon topped with a colorful mix of cherry tomatoes and basil, served on parchment paper on a white countertop. — Easy Baked Bruschetta Salmon. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Bruschetta Salmon is a delightful fusion of two beloved dishes - the classic Italian bruschetta and tender, flavorful salmon.
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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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Maple Bourbon Braided Salmon

Grilled salmon fillet in a white dish garnished with herbs and spices, featuring visible chives and a light sauce, perfect for those exploring salmon recipes. — 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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Almond Crusted Salmon Recipe

Close-up of salmon topped with a crust of herbs and chopped nuts, garnished with lemon slices on a white 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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Salmon Oscar

A plate with grilled pork chop topped with crab meat, asparagus, and a side of fresh salmon sauce, served on a wooden table. — 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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Salmon Al Horno

Close-up of wild caught salmon fillets topped with lemon slices and herbs, accompanied by roasted asparagus on a platter. — Salmon Al Horno. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

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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Jerk Salmon

Grilled salmon fillet on a plate with a slice of lemon and herbs, served alongside grilled vegetables and another plate with a whole fish, perfect for those exploring salmon recipes. — 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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Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon

A plate of glazed salmon garnished with sesame seeds, accompanied by rice and sautéed vegetables, served on a marble tabletop. — 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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Air Fryer Salmon Bites

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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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. Phot]o 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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Salmon Sushi Bake Recipe

Overhead view of a baked salmon casserole in a white dish, topped with colorful veggies, sesame seeds, and nori strips. — Salmon Sushi Bake Recipe. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

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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Easy Smoked Salmon Pinwheels

Plate of pinwheel roll-ups with cream cheese, smoked salmon, and spinach in a tortilla wrap, neatly arranged and sliced. — Easy Smoked Salmon Pinwheels. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

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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Fried Salmon Bites

Fried salmon pieces on a white plate with a side of dipping sauce garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, beside striped napkin and wooden sticks. — 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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Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Dip

A bowl of smoked salmon dip garnished with capers, served with crackers, garlic cloves, and lemon slices on the side. Explore more salmon recipes to enhance your culinary experience. — Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Dip. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Dip is the best smoked salmon dip recipe that takes minutes to prepare and is perfect for stuffing and dipping!
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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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Candied Salmon

Close-up of sliced, caramelized plums drizzled with syrup, showing glossy texture and rich, dark red color similar to salmon. — Candied Salmon. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This candied salmon recipe is cured in a salty brown sugar mix and then smoked for hours to create a sweet and savory 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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Honey Smoked Salmon

Smoked salmon topped with capers on a white plate, with lemon slices and herbs scattered around on a light surface, exemplifies exquisite salmon nutrition. — 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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Smoked Salmon Cakes

A stack of salmon patties on a plate garnished with a dollop of sauce and lemon slices, accompanied by a side of sauce in a small bowl, perfect for exploring salmon recipes. — 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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Air Fryer Frozen Salmon

Grilled seafood on a bed of greens with a lemon wedge, a fork holding a piece of the fish. — 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 Cream Cheese Bagel, Pita Or Croissant

A plate of bagels topped with cream cheese, smoked salmon, and capers, with a blurred background featuring a seafood basket. — 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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Old Fashioned Salmon Patties Recipe

Stack of breaded salmon cakes garnished with parsley, served with sliced cherry tomatoes on a white plate. — 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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Salmon Sliders

Salmon Sliders are delicious, versatile mini sandwiches that pack amazing flavor and will impress family and friends as an appetizer, lunch, or light dinner recipe option.
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