Recipes Ingredients Seafood Recipes Salmon Recipes 23 Delicious and Healthy Salmon Recipes That Are Anything But Boring In addition to being rich in omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D, salmon is also a great source of protein. By Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer is an experienced food editor, writer, and recipe developer. She manages the Martha Stewart recipe archive and is always curious about new ingredients and the best techniques. She has been working in food media for over 20 years. Editorial Guidelines Published on November 8, 2024 Close Versatile and healthy, there's a lot to like about salmon, which is why this fish has inspired us to create so many delicious recipes for family and kid-friendly weeknight meals. If you're on the hunt for more healthy—but never boring!—salmon entrées to feed your family, you're in luck. Here, you'll find some of our very best healthy salmon recipes, including baked, broiled, pan-seared, sautéed, and steamed options. Small fillets are the cuts we use most, since they (along with salmon steaks) cook quickly—another reason why they're the ultimate weeknight main or less-stress entrée for entertaining. Try them in sheet-pan suppers, in a hearty stew, or as the star in salads, which are heavily featured in our recipe collection. Types of Wild and Farmed Salmon—and the Best Ways to Enjoy Them 01 of 23 Slow-Baked Citrus Salmon With Carrots Paola + Murray Stunning, delicious, and nutritious, this is a must-make entrée. Don't let the "slow" part of this dish put you off; it only takes 10 minutes of prep and 40 minutes total. View Recipe 02 of 23 Steamed Salmon With Sweet Potatoes and Broccolini Paola + Murray Healthy and quick, this one-pot dinner calls for steaming sliced sweet potatoes and broccolini, then adding salmon filets to the steamer. In the few minutes they take to cook, whip up a miso vinaigrette to drizzle over everything. View Recipe 03 of 23 Salmon-Spinach Burgers Frank Frances A quick mix of goat cheese, oregano, olive oil, and lemon juice brings a hint of tang and richness to the patty mixture, which is made out of chopped skinless salmon. Filling and easy, what else can you ask for? View Recipe 04 of 23 Spicy Coconut-Salmon Curry Marcus Nilsson This easy riff on a Thai staple gets a big flavor from four basic ingredients: curry paste, coconut milk, yellow bell pepper, and bok choy. The best part? You can use frozen salmon to make the recipe even speedier. View Recipe 05 of 23 Wild Salmon With Edamame-Cauliflower Rice Kate Mathis Here's how to incorporate more vegetables into your dinner: Turn the cauliflower into rice, then add edamame to the mix. By the time you bring in the heart-healthy wild salmon, it's an all-around winner on the good-for-you meal front. Bonus: This is a one-sheet pan dinner, which means the oven does all the work. The rice comes out deliciously crispy and cleanup is kept to a minimum. If that's not appealing, we don't know what is. View Recipe 06 of 23 Smoky Salmon-and-Potato Stew Two pantry staples—bottled clam juice and canned tomatoes—make an unbelievably delicious broth for potatoes and salmon when simmered with fresh fennel, celery, and garlic. View Recipe 07 of 23 Slow-Baked Salmon and Cherry Tomatoes A low oven temperature means tender, perfectly cooked salmon every single time. A simple accompaniment of cherry tomatoes, garlic, and basil is all you need to make the dish sing. View Recipe 08 of 23 Lemon-Tarragon Salmon Over Asparagus Raymond Hom Red onion, lemon, and tarragon come together as a tangy topping for salmon and asparagus, and the best part is that you'll have a nutritious, yummy dinner in less than 25 minutes—from prep to table. View Recipe 09 of 23 Baked Salmon Sushi Joanna Garcia Yes, you can make sushi at home! This family-friendly version used baked salmon to delicious results. View Recipe 10 of 23 Soy-Glazed Salmon With Watercress Salad Brushing fish with a citrusy glaze while it's cooking infuses it with flavor. Add a simple salad to round out the meal, and let the soy-based glaze take the spotlight. View Recipe 11 of 23 Grapefruit, Salmon, and Avocado Salad Romulo Yanes Salmon's bright pink hue matches perfectly with slices of fresh grapefruit—both in terms of flavor and color! Creamy avocado softens this lively, flavorful salad. View Recipe 12 of 23 Roasted Salmon With Kale and Cabbage Andrew Purcell Make (okay, bake) this healthy salmon, kale, and cabbage dinner in just 30 minutes. Bonus: It's all made on one sheet pan, meaning less cleanup. View Recipe 13 of 23 Salmon With Wasabi Sauce and Baby Bok Choy José Manuel Picayo Rivera Here, zesty wasabi sauce punches up seared salmon; you can also drizzle it over any simply cooked fish, shellfish, or poultry. Eating healthy never tasted so good or looked so beautiful. View Recipe 14 of 23 Roasted Salmon, Red Cabbage, and New Potatoes Jonathan Lovekin A meaty salmon fillet flavored with mustard, horseradish, and lemon zest is then roasted atop the vegetables. Make sure to bake the potatoes and cabbage first, so it can all be tender and perfectly cooked. View Recipe 15 of 23 Soy-Sesame Salmon Christopher Baker Soy sauce, honey, orange juice, sesame oil, and ginger make a terrific teriyaki-like marinade and glaze for fresh salmon fillets. Serve with udon noodles and steamed bok choy. View Recipe 16 of 23 Salmon Nicoise With Caper Dressing Bryan Gardner This magnificent dinner salad will brighten up your week. Make it and taste how the salmon pairs beautifully with creamy potatoes, briny olives, and tender green beans. View Recipe 17 of 23 Salmon With Fennel, Bell Pepper, and Olives Johnny Miller From bright yellow bell pepper to soft green fennel fronds, this meal will add a burst of color to your dinner table. What's more, it can all be assembled in one pan, making cleanup a breeze. View Recipe 18 of 23 Wild Salmon and Romanesco Pilaf Con Poulos While salmon is the star of this healthy meal, the almond-studded basmati rice and tender florets of romanesco will keep you going back for seconds. The entire dish is brightened with a mix of fresh lemon, dill, and cilantro. View Recipe 19 of 23 Salmon With Cucumber-Radish Relish Linda Pugliese Mint, cilantro, and basil lend delicate yet dynamic flavor to balance the rich fish; cucumbers, watermelon radish, fried shallots, and roasted peanuts bring intrigue and crunch—surely, an explosion of textures that'll be hard to resist. View Recipe 20 of 23 Yuzu-Glazed Salmon VICTORIA PEARSON It's worth seeking out yuzu, an East Asian citrus fruit that tastes like a cross between a lemon and a grapefruit, for this simple salmon supper. The juice makes a spectacular glaze when paired with miso, soy sauce, and maple syrup. View Recipe 21 of 23 Easy Skillet-Poached Salmon Ryan Liebe Poaching is a healthy cooking technique since it requires no fats. Try poaching a piece of salmon with herbs, lemon, and aromatics as this recipe does, then serve it hot or cold, perhaps with Miso Aioli or Gingery Tomato-Basil Sauce on the side. View Recipe 22 of 23 Salmon-Shiitake Rice Bowls Nico Schinco Umami is a winning flavor, no matter how you use it. In this recipe, add it to the sautéed shiitake mushrooms and the miso paste for the glaze. The result? Buttery salmon with an exquisite taste that'll elevate any weeknight dinner. View Recipe 23 of 23 Salmon Salad With Celery and Walnuts Sidney Bensimon The perfect way to use last night's leftover salmon! Here, the fish is teamed with a creamy-crunchy mixture of cottage cheese, raisins, celery, walnuts, and quick-pickled onions atop toasted bread. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit