Food and Recipes Seafood Fish 15 Easy And Delicious Salmon Recipes For Weeknight Dinners By Phoebe Evans Phoebe Evans Phoebe Evans is a Southern Living summer intern who covers food and digital production. She is from Birmingham, Alabama, and has a strong passion for writing. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on July 27, 2024 Close Photo: Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox It's easy to settle on a frozen pizza or takeout for dinner on busy weeknights. Salmon is a simple yet satisfying meal to whip up on nights when you don't have hours to prepare dinner. Most of these recipes only require 30 minutes or less of active cooking time and are all rich in flavor and nutrients. These recipes aren't just for when you're in a rush– they will also impress a crowd at dinner parties and brunches. 45 Side Dishes For Salmon Dinners That Are Easy And Delicious 01 of 15 Cast-Iron Salmon With Baby Kale Salad Photographer: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn Everything tastes better when cooked on a cast-iron skillet and this salmon is no exception. Not only is this meal delicious, it's healthy and only takes 25 minutes to make. get the recipe 02 of 15 Salmon Bagel Sandwiches Photo: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke We used slow-cooked salmon instead of lox in this recipe to spice up the classic breakfast bagel. Combine cream cheese with herbs, lemon zest, and juice to pair with the salmon. get the recipe 03 of 15 Pan- Seared Salmon Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Salmon is an impressive, hearty main dish but is surprisingly easy to make and only requires a few ingredients. Skin-on salmon fillets and a handful of pantry staples are all you need to make a delicious dinner that will be ready in under 20 minutes. get the recipe 04 of 15 Bourbon-Glazed Salmon Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Our Bourbon-Glazed Salmon is easy to make but fancy enough to serve at holiday gatherings, family dinners, or on a date night. After cooking the salmon, make a quick sauce using bourbon, brown sugar, soy sauce, and orange slices. If you don't have bourbon or whiskey on hand, this recipe will work just as well with cognac. get the recipe 05 of 15 Baked Lemon-Thyme Salmon Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist Lydia Pursell This salmon meal is made entirely in one baking dish, sides and all. The simple sauce made from pantry staples like honey, garlic, and mustard make this recipe worth trying. get the recipe 06 of 15 Fresh Salmon Cakes With Buttermilk Dressing Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford; Food Styling: Torie Cox These salmon cakes make for a perfect healthy lunch or light dinner. The buttermilk dressing comes together with a few ingredients and can be made ahead of time. get the recipe 07 of 15 Salmon Burgers With Creamy Tartar Sauce Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis This healthy take on a burger is just as delicious as the classic, if not better. These are simple enough to make on a busy weeknight but will satisfy those burger cravings. get the recipe 08 of 15 Honey- Soy Glazed Salmon Alison Miksch Honey and soy sauce are an iconic duo, especially when paired with salmon. Asparagus, green beans, and oranges are cooked with the salmon and served as a side dish. get the recipe 09 of 15 Teriyaki Salmon Bowls With Crispy Brussels Sprouts Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke You'll need to whip out your slow cooker for this recipe. Poached salmon is cooked with a lemongrass mixture and set aside for 1-2 hours. Brussels sprouts, shitake mushrooms, and matchstick carrots accompany the salmon in this rice bowl. get the recipe 10 of 15 Sweet-And-Spicy Salmon Rice Bowl ANTONIS ACHILLEOS; PROP STYLING: AUDREY DAVIS; FOOD STYLING: EMILY NABORS HALL Sriracha, honey, vinegar, and other ingredients combine to make the perfect glaze for the salmon in this recipe. This glaze can be reused for burgers and chicken wings. get the recipe 11 of 15 Southern Salmon Benedict Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Start your day with this spin on a breakfast classic. Smoked salmon makes this brunch feel a little extra fancy. get the recipe 12 of 15 Molasses-Soy Glazed Salmon and Vegetables Recipe Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl; Food styling: Karen Rankin This tangy salmon with savory roasted vegetables is full of flavor and hearty enough to fill the whole family. Save this recipe for a busy weeknight and you'll have dinner ready in about 30 minutes. get the recipe 13 of 15 Simple Salmon Croquettes William Dickey / Styling Buffy Hargett / Food Styling Angela Sellersc For the best results, mix up the salmon batter a few hours before you get cooking and place it in the fridge. This will help the batter firm up for shaping the cakes. You can have this appetizer or main dish ready in 15 minutes. get the recipe 14 of 15 Smoked Salmon-Potato Chip Canapés Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Styling: Christine Keely This appetizer couldn't be easier to assemble. Grab your favorite potato chips (we use Cape Cod), some store-bought salmon, and a few other ingredients for the perfect holiday appetizer. You'll want to assemble these right before serving to guarantee a fresh bite. get the recipe 15 of 15 Salmon Cakes Micah A. Leal These salmon cakes are a great make-ahead meal since they keep in the fridge for several days. Dress the cakes up on a bun with some pickled onions, tomato, and tartar sauce. get the recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit