Easy salmon recipes
We use salmon to create easy midweek meals to impress, from salmon en croute to Scandi-style fillets and colourful grain salads
How do you cook salmon?
How to grill salmon: Heat the grill to high. Lightly oil and season the salmon fillets then put onto a non-stick baking tray, skin side up. Grill for 3-4 minutes until the skin is really crisp, then flip and repeat for 1-2 minutes or until the salmon is cooked to your liking.
How to poach salmon: Put a glass of wine, some soft herbs like dill, black peppercorns, coriander seeds and a pinch of salt into a deep lidded frying pan and fill with about 1 litre of water and bring to the boil. Turn the heat down to a simmer, add the salmon fillets, put on the lid and cook gently for 10 minutes until the salmon is just cooked through.
How to pan-fry salmon: Heat a non-stick frying pan over a medium-high heat. Season and lightly oil the salmon fillets, then put skin-side down into the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes until the skin is really crisp. Flip and cook for 2 minutes until the salmon is cooked to your liking.
How to roast salmon: Heat the oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Lightly oil and season the salmon fillets and put onto a baking paper lined tray, skin-side up. Roast in the oven for 10-12 minutes until cooked to your liking and the skin has crisped.
Easy salmon recipes
Ingredients
- We use fresh salmon fillets in our recipes
Pan-fried salmon with watercress sauce
Fry your salmon simply, then serve with a vibrant (and nutritious) watercress sauce, made all the more interesting with dill, lemon, crème fraîche and capers.
Salmon pasta
You can't go wrong with salmon, pasta and a great big dollop of crème fraîche. Make our high protein, low salt midweek dinner in a matter of 20 minutes.
Super salmon salad
A salad that is super in more ways than one! This dish is a healthy combination of hot smoked salmon, freekeh or spelt, avocado and herbs all mixed together in a tasty main course salad.
Vietnamese-style salmon with roasted cashew rice noodle salad
A clever (and healthy) new way to serve salmon. This salad has plenty of zing, flavoured with ginger, lime zest, red chilli and garlic.
Salmon and asparagus parcels
Wrap salmon in parcels with asparagus, dill and capers to create plenty of buttery juices to go with this nutritious, protein-packed meal.
Lime and pistachio salmon with salsa greens
Make salmon shine with a side of greens dressed in a zingy lime and toasted pistachio salsa. Don't forget the greek yogurt on top!
Sticky ginger salmon
Make salmon parcels infused with ginger, soy and chilli and serve with a pak choi salad and rice for a nutritious midweek meal.
Thai salmon parcels
This recipe creates a light, fragrant sauce for the salmon, making this a delicious as well as high-protein midweek meal.
Salmon risotto
You don't have to spend hours cooking to make something delicious. This hot-smoked salmon, dill and lemon risotto is full of light, fresh flavours and is ready in just 30 minutes - perfect for a midweek meal.
Cajun salmon with rosemary sweet potato wedges
Check out our easy salmon recipe with spicy cajun seasoning. Serve this flavour-packed salmon with rosemary sweet potato fries for a simple midweek meal for two.
Crispy soy salmon with quick pickles
A juicy, perfectly cooked fillet of fish with crisp skin that crackles when cut is a thing of beauty. Make our easy salmon recipe for a simple midweek meal.
Sesame-crusted salmon with sriracha-glazed veg
One of our favourite salmon fillet recipes. Cook this salmon dish for a simple midweek meal for two. This easy recipe is packed with plenty of zesty vegetables and it's ready in 30 minutes. Here are our quick and healthy recipes to try.
Quick confit salmon with pickled fennel
This quick confit salmon with pickled fennel delivers big on flavour but takes less than an hour to prepare. Perfect for a posh midweek meal for two.
Poached salmon with green herb and mustard sauce
Gently poaching salmon fillets is a healthy way to enjoy such a popular fish. The tarragon, parsley and Dijon mustard sauce is a delicate addition. Try our other healthy fish recipes here.
Salmon with pesto crust
An easy baked salmon recipe for a vibrant midweek meal, this is one of our healthiest salmon recipes. It takes 15 minutes in the oven and it's full of protein and low in calories.
Chilli-salt salmon with chopped salad
Check out our quick and simple marinaded chilli-salt salmon. This colourful recipe is not only easy to make it's low in calories, too.
Scandi-style salmon with pickle potato salad
A sophisticated meal for two, this quick and easy salmon recipe with sharp and creamy potato salad is exactly what you need to lift you out of that mid-week work slump.
Quick-cured beetroot salmon with beetroot and apple salad
Check out our quick-cured beetroot salmon with a fresh and crunchy beetroot apple salad. This simple recipe is ready in just 20 minutes.
Spicy grilled salmon with pea and mint mash
One of our most popular grilled salmon recipes, made with Indian tandoori paste. Simply grill, then serve alongside quick and easy mushy peas – with a twist.
Ginger salmon parcels with sesame greens
Steamed salmon is great for a quick and healthy midweek meal. This recipe combines it with ginger and red chilli for a kick of flavour. Serve with some wilted greens and toasted sesame seeds to garnish.
Cajun-blackened salmon with crunchy green slaw
Our low-calorie cajun-blackened salmon has a smoky and spicy flavour and balances nicely with the homemade crunchy green slaw. It'll be on the table in less than 30 minutes so it's perfect for a quick and healthy midweek meal.
Dukkah-roasted salmon with cucumber and chilli salad
This delicious dukkah-crusted salmon with cucumber and chilli salad is really easy to prepare – perfect for a quick midweek meal ready in under 30 minutes.
Harissa salmon with mixed grains and spinach
Our recipe for harissa salmon with mixed grains and spinach is super easy to make, ready in just 15 minutes and gluten-free.
A Thai-style flavour combination of lemongrass, chilli and lime gives this simple salmon dinner a fresh, aromatic edge.
Salmon with crispy spuds and zhoug
Perk up your party buffet with this punchy side of salmon served with crispy potatoes, perfect for entertaining over the festive season.
Salmon filo parcels with tomato ginger jam
A lighter pastry wrapping is complimented by our really easy spiced tomato and ginger jam for a healthy midweek meal.
Salmon en croute
Our absolute favourite salmon and pastry combo. Such a simple method to follow, with impressive results – we recommend it for dinner parties.
Salmon curry traybake
Looking for an easy mid-week salmon recipe? This vibrant salmon dish is packed with punchy flavours and will make for a near-effortless meal to feed the family.
Green bean, broccoli and salmon salad with teriyaki dressing
Try our simple salmon salad recipe with crunchy greens and a sweet teriyaki dressing, ready in just 15 minutes.
Sushi rice and hot-smoked salmon salad
This recipe for sushi rice and hot-smoked salmon salad is easy to make, ready in under 30 minutes and under 500 calories – great for lunch or a healthy dinner.
Hot-smoked salmon salad with teriyaki dressing
A quick and easy recipe for hot-smoked salmon salad with teriyaki dressing. Ready in 20 minutes and under 500 calories.
Supergrain salmon with chilli and mint dressing
Get into the new superfood revolution with this healthy combination of grilled salmon, farro or freekeh, harissa and herbs... all jumbled together in a spicy main course salad.
Salmon and chard pie
Buttery swiss chard (stems and all), fresh salmon chunks and plenty of crème fraîche makes for a perfect midweek filo pastry pie filling.
Finnish salmon soup (Lohikeitto)
Flavoured with dill and allspice, this salmon and potato soup is a Finnish classic. Bake some fresh rye bread to make the most of this Scandi dish.
Thai green salmon burgers with spicy sweet potato wedges
Check out our easy salmon burgers with soft ciabatta buns, crispy sweet potato wedges and a punchy carrot and cucumber slaw. These moreish fishcakes are high in protein and ready in under an hour.
Salmon yakitori with stir-fried brown rice
Looking for an exciting salmon recipe? Our idea for salmon yakitori with stir-fried brown rice is low-calorie, low-sugar and ready in under 30 minutes –perfect for a speedy midweek meal.
Thai salmon burgers
Much more sophisticated than the classic burger, our Thai salmon patty with Asian slaw is a lighter and more fragrant option. Try our best burger recipes here.
Ramen noodles with chilli salmon
This Asian-inspired recipe pairs salmon with a zingy, chilli-studded broth – serve over instant noodles for a bit of kitchen magic! Here are our favourite noodle soup recipes.
Hot-smoked salmon quiche with broccoli
This crustless hot-smoked salmon and broccoli quiche is ready in under an hour and under 300 calories – perfect for the 5:2 diet. More 5:2 diet inspiration here.
Hot-smoked salmon cakes
These hot-smoked salmon cakes are quick and easy to make, perfect for a midweek meal. You could make double and freeze some for later.
Sriracha salmon poke bowl
Can dinner get any more colourful than this? Match salmon, red pepper and sushi rice with a dressing made from soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, sriracha and lime juice.
Miso salmon
A fresh new way to serve salmon – with a white miso, rice vinegar and finely grated ginger sauce. This recipe is high in protein and low in salt.
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