We love salmon, but even more than that, we love discovering new salmon recipes! Here are some of our recent faves!
Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon
If you’re looking for a quick, ready-to-eat meal at home in less than 20 minutes, lean on this honey garlic glazed salmon recipe from The Chunky Chef.
Ingredients:
- 4 small to medium salmon fillets
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp blackening seasoning
- 3 Tbsp butter
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup honey
- 3 Tbsp water
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp sriracha sauce
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
Instructions:
- Take the salmon out of its packaging and pat the fillets dry. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and blackening seasoning. Adjust the oven rack to the middle and preheat boiler.
- Add butter and oil to a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once butter is melted, add garlic, water, soy sauce, sriracha, honey, and lemon juice. Let the juices blend for 30 seconds.
- Add the salmon skin side down, and cook for 3 minutes. Baste frequently with the sauce.
- Broil salmon 5-6 minutes while continuously basting to ensure good caramelization.
- Garnish with minced parsley, if desired.
Miso Salmon
This easy salmon dinner from A Couple Cooks has a savory, long-lasting flavor.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound of skin-on salmon fillets
- Black pepper
- 2 Tbsp light or yellow miso
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- ¼ tsp sriracha
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
Instructions:
- Let salmon rest at room temperature for 20 minutes.
- Make the miso glaze by whisking miso, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, sriracha, and kosher salt.
- Preheat broiler to high. Place a large sheet of aluminum foil on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil before placing the salmon on top of the foil, skin side down. Brush miso glaze over each piece.
- Broil salmon 4-5 minutes for thin salmon or 7-10 minutes for thick salmon. Brush with glaze again before serving.
Garlic Butter Baked Salmon
A warm winter meal cooked to perfection and full of flavor, this recipe from Cafe Delites is absolutely delicious!
Ingredients:
- 1 pound fingerling potatoes, halved
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1½ tsp salt, divided
- ½ tsp cracked black pepper, divided
- 4 skinless salmon fillets
- 2½ Tbsp minced garlic, divided
- 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- ⅓ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 bunches asparagus
- 2 Tbsp dry white wine
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss potatoes in oil, ½ tsp of garlic, ½ tsp of salt, and ¼ tsp of pepper. Spread out evenly and roast for 15 minutes.
- Push potatoes aside and place salmon fillets in the center. Rub salmon with 1½ Tbsp of minced garlic and 2 Tbsp of parsley. Add asparagus to the remaining area of the pan.
- Combine ¼ cup of lemon juice and ¼ cup of melted butter. Pour mixture over the salmon and asparagus.
- Return baking sheet to oven for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients with wine and pour over meal once thoroughly cooked.
Lemon Pepper Salmon
Simple ingredients can go a long way, especially for this special salmon recipe from Land O’Lakes.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound salmon fillet, no skin
- 1 Tbsp freshly grated lemon zest
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp cracked black pepper
- 1 Tbsp butter with olive oil and sea salt
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking pan with aluminum foil.
- Place salmon onto baking sheet. Sprinkle with lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Evenly divide butter on the top of salmon fillets. Pour lemon juice on top.
- Bake uncovered for 12-15 minutes.
- Serve with lemon wedges and fresh parsley sprigs, if desired.
Easy Pan-Seared Salmon
This recipe from A Couple Cooks has an unbelievable and super tasty pan-fried flavor.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound salmon fillets with skin on
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
- Fresh ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
Instructions:
- In a large, shallow dish, combine 4 cups of room-temperature water with 3 Tbsp of kosher salt. Mix until dissolved. Place salmon in the water for 15 minutes.
- Pat salmon dry, then rub generously with oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add butter and olive oil. Once butter is melted, add salmon skin side up and cook 2-3 minutes until cooked halfway to center of the thick part of salmon.
- Flip salmon. Tilt pan slightly and baste with pan sauces. Drizzle lemon juice over the top. Cook another 2-5 minutes until tender and pink.
- Remove from heat. Spritz with juice from lemon wedges and serve.
Tried any of these salmon recipes? Share your experience in the comments below!