Delicious Salmon Recipes for Weeknight Dinners and Entertaining

Salmon is one of my favourite fish. It’s incredibly versatile — from a whole side of salmon with a garlic breadcrumb crust to a quick pan-fried fillet served with creamy lemon spaghetti. Below are 15 easy and delicious salmon recipe ideas to inspire your next dinner.

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A plate with boiled potatoes, steamed broccoli, and pan fried salmon fillet topped with a creamy white sauce, garnished with chopped parsley.

Salmon with Creamy White Wine Sauce Recipe

Easy pan-fried salmon finished with a creamy white wine and garlic sauce. Everything cooks in one pan and is ready in about 15 minutes — ideal for busy weeknights.

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Square image of rigatoni and salmon in creamy tomato sauce in a blue cast iron pan on a wooden table.

Salmon Rigatoni Recipe

20-minute salmon rigatoni in a creamy tomato sauce — a quick, satisfying weeknight meal. Three salmon fillets easily serve four people.

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Square image of two salmon fillets cooked in individual baking parchment parcels with slices of chilli, peppers, babycorn, carrot and spring onion. Also topped with wedges of lime. The parcels are open, on a wooden board on a light background. There is a dish of sesame seeds nearby.

Salmon en Papillote Recipe

Cooking salmon in parchment parcels with fragrant vegetables makes a simple but special dinner. The juices in the parcel make a lovely sauce to spoon over rice.

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Square image of pan-fried salmon fillets nestled in a bed of creamy lemon orzo topped with parsley. There are lemon wedges at the edges of the pan.

Pan-Fried Salmon with Creamy Lemon Orzo

Pan-fried salmon served on a bed of creamy lemon orzo with parmesan. Quick to prepare and all cooked in a single pan.

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Garlic Bread Crusted Salmon

This garlic bread-crusted salmon makes an impressive but simple centrepiece for a family meal. The crunchy coating locks in moisture so the salmon stays tender.

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Square image of Asian salmon on top of stir fried noodles on a dark blue plate. Further plate of salmon and noodles in the background along with little plates of garnishes.

Asian Salmon Recipe

Tender salmon glazed with soy and brown sugar, served over sweet and spicy Asian-style noodles. A great dish when you want bold flavours with minimal fuss.

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Spaghetti and pieces of salmon on a creamy tomato sauce in a pan

Creamy Tomato Salmon Pasta Recipe

Pan-fried salmon with spaghetti and a little courgetti in a creamy tomato sauce — an easy, comforting weeknight dinner.

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Pouring soy dressing on a sushi salmon bowl

Salmon Sushi Bowl Recipe

An easy salmon sushi bowl that captures the flavours of sushi in minimal time. It includes a quick 2-minute soy and ginger dressing that lifts the whole dish.

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Baked salmon on a tray topped with lemon slices. Honey being drizzled on top with a spoon.

Honey Garlic Butter Baked Salmon Recipe

This honey garlic butter baked salmon is super simple and incredibly tasty. Mix a few pantry ingredients, pour over the fish, and bake for 12–15 minutes.

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Fish pie with mashed potato in a white rectangular dish - scoop taken out

Fish Pie Recipe

For comforting, hearty fare, a creamy fish pie can’t be beaten. This award-winning fish pie is a family favourite and makes great leftovers.

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Thai Fishcake Bites and vegetable ribbons on a dark plate

Thai Salmon Fish Cakes

Thai-style salmon fish cakes served with vegetable ribbons and a fresh chilli dipping sauce. Bright, fragrant, and ready in about 20 minutes.

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A blue bowl full of orzo pasta salad with salmon on a wooden chopping board.

Orzo Pasta Salad Recipe

A roasted-vegetable orzo salad with salmon. The spiced oil used to roast the fish and veg becomes a flavourful dressing to finish the salad.

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Spiced caramelised salmon served on a bed of savoury rice with feta and veggies. Colourful, healthy and delicious!

Sugar Spice Salmon with Fancy Rice

Caramelised, spiced salmon served on savoury rice with feta and vegetables. Colourful, healthy and full of flavour.

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Pressed mini sandwich bites with different fillings on a marble platter

French Pressed Sandwich Bites

Pressed sandwich bites with three flavour varieties in one loaf. A fun party food idea that’s easy to prepare and share.

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Thai Style Fish Burgers

Thai-style fish burgers with sweet chilli sauce — simple to make and full of flavour. Great for casual dinners or packed lunches.

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