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43 Salmon Dinner Ideas for Slammin’ Weeknight Meals
Like salmon rice bowls in a coconut broth, tamarind-glazed air-fryer salmon, phyllo-wrapped salmon “strudel,” and more.
By Hannah Lee Leidy and The Editors of Epicurious
What’s the Difference Between Lox and Smoked Salmon?
Here's how to tell them apart—and what to know about gravlax and kippered salmon too.
By Zoe Denenberg
Bourbon-Glazed Fried Salmon Nuggets
Fried salmon is one of those things you don’t see too often, but these bourbon-glazed salmon nuggets are terrific, especially with a side of spicy ranch.
By Lorenzo Espada
Pad Prik Khing Pla Tort (Dry Red Curry of Crispy Salmon)
This fragrant dry salmon curry is rich in flavor due to the red curry paste being cooked out in either rendered pork fat or vegetable oil.
By John Chantarasak
Everything But the Bagel Cottage Cheese and Lox Bowl
Perfect for breakfast or as a snack, these protein-packed bowls feature all of my favorite bagel toppings.
By Gina Homolka
That Jar of Lemon Curd Is a Glaze Waiting to Happen
This store-bought ingredient isn’t just for dessert.
By Jesse Szewczyk
Lemony Salmon With Potatoes
Transform store-bought lemon curd with mustard and garlic to make an easy glaze for broiled salmon fillets.
By Jesse Szewczyk
Tabasco and Gochujang Cured-Salmon Poke Bowl
This take on a poke bowl combines cubes of sashimi-grade raw salmon or smoked salmon with a spicy marinade of Tabasco, sesame oil, and gochujang.
By Lara Lee
Salmon Strudel
Salmon carefully wrapped in phyllo dough results in a crunchy pastry crust around the tender fish.
By Eric Ripert
Baked Salmon With Lemon and Thyme
Baking salmon in a low oven keeps the fillets moist and tender for an elegant meal that’s virtually guaranteed to become a staple in your repertoire.
By The Epicurious Test Kitchen
Spring Sheet-Pan Salmon Dinner
Roasting a halved lemon on the sheet pan along with artichoke hearts and leeks for this quick salmon dinner softens the pucker of the juice to use in a sauce.
By Anna Stockwell
Air Fryer Salmon With Sweet Tamarind Glaze
These air fryer salmon fillets are glazed with a sweet and tangy tamarind sauce and topped with crispy fried shallots.
By Nik Sharma
Ochazuke (Rice Tea Soup)
Ochazuke (Japanese green tea over rice) is a soup is made with fresh or leftover rice in your rice bowl and green tea; add toppings to make it a full meal.
By Sonoko Sakai
Celebration Salmon
This dinner party salmon recipe is a joy to look at, a joy to eat, and what’s more, it’s incredibly easy to make, which is a celebration in itself.
By Ixta Belfrage
Salmon Patties With Dill Sauce
These light, gluten-free salmon patties are perfect as an appetizer, weeknight dinner, or even breakfast—you can also use them to make salmon burgers.
By Caroline Randall Williams and Alice Randall
Summer Corn, Tomato, and Salmon Salad
Poach salmon in the same thyme-and-garlic-infused water that the corn is boiled in for this refreshing, time-saving salad dinner.
By Anna Stockwell
Miso-Marinated Salmon
This lightly miso-marinated salmon is served with a bright green spinach sauce underneath.
By Hiroko Shimbo
How to Grill Salmon Without Making a Mess
This quick and fuss-free foil-packet method for grilling salmon will free you from your grilling fears.
By Rachel Gurjar
The Easiest Grilled Salmon in Foil With Lemon-Garlic-Herb Butter
This easy grilled salmon in foil recipe is totally foolproof, resulting in flaky fish with a garlic-herb butter sauce. And did we mention cleanup is a breeze?
By Rachel Gurjar
The Secret to Crispier Fish? A Slice of Brioche
Though it’s a move perfected by chefs in fancy restaurants, this crispy salmon technique is easy and fun enough to pull off at home—even on a weeknight.
By Genevieve Yam