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Honey Glazed Salmon

Sonja Overhiser — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 13:30:00 +0000

Impress everyone with this honey glazed salmon recipe! The easy flavorful sauce features honey, soy, miso and garlic.

Here’s a dinner idea that gives you maximum return on investment: this Honey Glazed Salmon recipe! In under 30 minutes, you’ve got tender, flaky salmon fillets that are bursting with flavor from a sticky glaze of honey, soy sauce, miso and garlic. That’s what we mean by return on investment: there’s little time needed to make this incredible dish that will have everyone licking their plates clean!

Ingredients in honey glazed salmon

This honey glaze for salmon can be made in just 5 minutes, making it the ideal quick sauce for weeknight meals. Mix up the 6-ingredient sauce in a bowl, then brush half of it onto the salmon. Broil it up, then pour the remaining glaze on before serving. It makes the best sticky sauce that coats everything in savory sweet flavor. Here’s what you’ll need for this recipe:

Salmon fillets, wild caught if possible
Olive oil
Yellow or white miso
Honey
Soy sauce
Rice wine
Garlic powder
Ground ginger
Olive oil, for brushing

Types of miso

Miso is a Japanese fermented soybean paste that’s full of nutrients and savory flavor. It’s known for its intense savory flavor, otherwise known as umami: the fifth flavor. You can find miso in the international foods aisle near the Japanese ingredients. There are many different types of miso, and they all taste different. We recommend using white or yellow miso for this miso butter recipe: sometimes they’re labeled as “light miso”.

White miso (Shiro miso): This variety has a mild, more delicate flavor and less salt than darker miso.
Yellow miso: This type is fermented a little longer than white miso and has a mild, lightly sweet flavor.
Red or dark miso: This variety is fermented longer than white or yellow miso. It has a very strong flavor and can overwhelm the flavors in a dish, so we don’t recommend using it here.

Tips for buying salmon

The most important thing when it comes to making this honey glaze salmon recipe is the quality of the fish. Lower quality salmon can taste very fishy and have a mushy texture. It can also have a lot of white stuff (called albumin) when it’s cooked: while it’s not harmful, it doesn’t look appetizing! Here’s what to know when shopping for salmon:

1 to 1 1/2-inch thick fillets are good for this recipe and look impressive; you might find it labeled center cut at the store.
Look for wild caught salmon. Fish that is wild caught in your country is usually a sustainable choice. (There are also quality options in well-regulated farms; see Seafood Watch Consumer Guide.)
Buy fresh salmon. Salmon that’s fresh from the fish counter usually has the best flavor. Frozen can work too, but try to find highest-quality frozen salmon. Avoid those big economy-sized bags, which we’ve found it typically thinner and can taste fishy.

How to cook honey glazed salmon

This honey glazed salmon recipe is broiled salmon, an efficient method that skips the oven preheating time and cooks the fish in just 10 minutes! You can also make this recipe oven baked or grilled (see below), but our favorite way is broiled because it’s so quick and it gets nicely crisp and browned on top. Oven baking can work, but the salmon comes out more moist and soft. Here are a few tips for this recipe:

Allow the salmon to come to room temperature before cooking (brine it if possible!). This can take 15 to 20 minutes, but it’s important. If the salmon is too cold when heat is applied, the outside can cook much faster than the inside. We recommend brining the salmon, which is letting it sit in salt water while it comes to room temperature. This helps to season the fish and also avoids the white stuff (albumin) when the fish is cooked.
Remember the thickness determines the cook time. 1-inch salmon takes 8 to 11 minutes to broil. Very thin salmon can broil in just 5 minutes, so adjust the cook time accordingly.
Keep an eye on the broiler! Salmon can go from pink to brown very quickly in the broiler: so don’t stray too far away, especially at the end of the cook time.
The salmon is done with the internal temperature is 125 to 130°F when measured in the thickest part. The fish will continue to cook after you remove it from the heat. To ensure full safety, the FDA recommended temperature for seafood is 145°F, or well done.

Other methods: baked and grilled

This honey glazed salmon recipe also works baked or grilled! Here’s how to do it:

Baked: Follow the instructions in Easy Oven Baked Salmon, but follow the seasoning instructions in the recipe below. Brush on half the glaze before baking, then pour on the remaining half once it’s done.
Grilled: Follow the instructions in Grilled Salmon, but follow the seasoning instructions in the recipe below. Brush on half the glaze before grilling and brush on half afterwards.

More salmon recipes

This honey glazed salmon recipe is one of our favorite salmon recipes to date! Here are a few more to try with this tasty fish:

Try Brown Sugar Salmon or Honey Garlic Salmon
Mix up Stuffed Salmon
Try fan-favorite Salmon Rice Crunch Bowl
Go for Easy Salmon Bites or Greek Salmon Salad
Make Grilled Salmon or Pan Seared Salmon

Brown Sugar Salmon

Honey Garlic Salmon

Stuffed Salmon

35 Easy Salmon Recipes

This honey glazed salmon recipe is…

Pescatarian, dairy-free, and gluten-free.

Honey Glazed Salmon

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Author: Sonja Overhiser
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4

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Impress everyone with this honey glazed salmon recipe! The easy flavorful sauce features honey, soy, miso and garlic.

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds salmon fillets, room temperature
Olive oil, for brushing
½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for brining
2 tablespoons yellow or white miso
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari)
1 tablespoon rice wine
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
Chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Brine the salmon* (optional): In a shallow dish whisk together 4 cups room temperature water and 3 tablespoons kosher salt until it dissolves. Place the salmon in the water and wait for 15 minutes.
Preheat the broiler to high.
Make the glaze: Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together the miso, honey, soy sauce, rice wine, garlic powder, and ground ginger.
Prepare the salmon: Place a large sheet of aluminum foil on a baking sheet and brush it with olive oil. Pat each piece of salmon dry and place it on the foil skin side down. Brush the salmon with a bit of the olive oil and sprinkle with the ½ teaspoon kosher salt evenly divided among the fillets. Reserve about half of the glaze and brush the remainder on the salmon.
Broil the salmon: Broil 7 to 10 minutes for 1-inch thick salmon (or less for thinner fish), until it’s just tender and pink at the center (the internal temperature should be between 125 to 130°F in the center). Pour the reserved glaze onto the salmon and garnish withe parsley, if using. Serve immediately. Leftovers last refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Category: Main dish
Method: Broiled
Cuisine: Seafood
Diet: Gluten Free

Keywords: Honey glazed salmon

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Garlic Butter Salmon

Sonja Overhiser — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 16:38:00 +0000

This garlic butter salmon recipe is an easy dinner in under 30 minutes! It’s bursting with flavor from fresh lemon, butter and garlic.

If there’s a perfect flavor combination, it’s this: garlic butter lemon salmon! This recipe pairs these natural partners in harmony, making an easy dinner in less than 30 minutes. It’s zingy from the lemon, rich from the butter and savory from the garlic, making this tender fish taste sublime! This easy salmon recipe works for both weeknight dinners and entertaining, making it one ideal back-pocket idea. Our family loves it and we hope yours will too!

Ingredients in garlic butter salmon

This garlic butter salmon recipe is quick and simple. You’ll pan sear the fillets in a mix of butter and olive oil, then add minced garlic at the end to maximize the pungent flavor. You don’t need much more than fresh garlic, butter and lemon for this salmon recipe, making it an impressively simple recipe. As cookbook authors of a book about simple recipes, that makes us smile! Here’s what you’ll need:

Salmon fillets (wild caught if possible)
Butter
Olive oil
Lemon juice
Garlic
Salt and pepper

Type of salmon to buy

The most important part of this garlic butter salmon recipe is the quality of the fish. Low quality salmon can taste fishy and have a mushy texture. It can also have a lot of white stuff (called albumin) when it’s cooked. While it’s not harmful, it doesn’t look appetizing! Here’s what to know when shopping for salmon:

1 to 1 1/2-inch thick fillets are good for this recipe. You might find it labeled center cut at the store. You can also make it with thinner salmon, which requires less cooking time.
Look for wild caught salmon. Fish that is wild caught in your country is usually a sustainable choice. (There are also quality options in well-regulated farms; see Seafood Watch Consumer Guide.)
Buy fresh salmon. Salmon that’s fresh from the fish counter usually has the best flavor. Frozen can work too, but try to find highest-quality frozen salmon. Avoid big economy-sized bags, which we’ve found is generally thinner and can have a fishy flavor.

Allow the salmon to come to room temp (or brine it)

Another important part of any salmon recipe is to allow the fish to come to room temperature before cooking. This can take 15 to 20 minutes, but it’s important. If the salmon is too cold when heat is applied, the outside can cook much faster than the inside.

Even better is to brine the salmon or let it sit in salt water while it comes to room temperature for 15 minutes. This helps to season the fish and also avoids the white stuff (albumin) when the fish is cooked. Do this if at all possible for the best cooked piece of salmon!

Tips for cooking garlic butter salmon

This garlic butter salmon recipe is pan seared salmon, which is a quick and simple method and makes a beautiful browned, crispy top to the salmon. Keep in mind you’ll want to stay by the stovetop for the entire cook time. Garlic butter salmon doesn’t work as well as a baked or broiled salmon recipe since the garlic can burn, but we’ve got a few tips for changing it up before. Here are a few tips for this recipe:

Remember the thickness determines the cook time. 1-inch salmon takes about 10 minutes to pan sear. Very thin salmon can pan sear in just 5 minutes, so adjust the cook time accordingly.
Keep an eye on it! You’ll want to stay at the pan for the entire cook time, especially since you’ll need to flip the salmon and add garlic at different intervals at the end. It’s not a hands off recipe!
The salmon is done with the internal temperature is 125 to 130°F when measured in the thickest part. The fish will continue to cook after you remove it from the heat. To ensure full safety, the FDA recommended temperature for seafood is 145°F, or well done.

Variation: baked or broiled garlic salmon

We prefer pan seared salmon here because it allows the salmon to develop a browned, crispy top layer. Baking the salmon makes for an overall soft texture. You can try it broiled, but garlic tends to burn in the broiler. Here are a few ways to change up this recipe:

Make garlic butter. Make the garlic butter while the salmon bakes or broils, then toss it with the salmon once it’s cooked. Try a half recipe of this Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce or Garlic Butter Sauce.
Bake the salmon. Use this baked salmon recipe, then toss with the garlic butter.
Or, broil the salmon. Use this broiled salmon recipe, then toss with the garlic butter.

More salmon recipes

And that’s it! We hope you love this fast and easy dinner idea as much as we do. Here are a few more great salmon recipes to try:

Try Honey Glazed Salmon or Brown Sugar Salmon
Opt for Easy Salmon Bites, or put them on a Greek Salmon Salad
Make Grilled Salmon or Easy Pan Seared Salmon
Go for Stuffed Salmon
Try a Salmon Rice Crunch Bowl

Honey Glazed Salmon

Brown Sugar Salmon

Grilled Salmon

35 Easy Salmon Recipes

This garlic butter salmon recipe is…

Gluten-free and pescatarian. For dairy-free, use olive oil or vegan butter.

Garlic Butter Salmon

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5 from 1 review

Author: Sonja Overhiser
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4

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This garlic butter salmon recipe is an easy dinner in under 30 minutes! It’s bursting with flavor from fresh lemon, butter and garlic.

Ingredients

1 pound salmon fillets, skin on (wild caught if possible)
¾ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for brining
Fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus one drizzle
1 tablespoon lemon juice, plus a few lemon wedges
4 garlic cloves, minced
½ tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (if desired)

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Instructions

Brine the salmon* (optional): In a large shallow dish, whisk together 4 cups room temperature water and 3 tablespoons kosher salt until dissolved. Place the salmon in the water and wait for 15 minutes.
If not brining, allow the salmon to come to room temperature for 15 minutes. Pat the salmon dry with a clean towel. Rub it generously with oil and sprinkle it with the kosher salt and generous grinds of fresh ground pepper.
Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add the butter and olive oil. When butter is melted, add the salmon skin side up and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until cooked about halfway to center of thick part of salmon.
Reduce to medium heat and flip the salmon (a fish spatula makes easy work of it). Tilt the pan down slightly and quickly spoon the pan juices over the top of the fish a few times. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, then drizzle with the lemon juice and add the minced garlic. Continuously baste the salmon by spooning the garlic butter over the salmon and cook and additional 1 to 3 minutes, depending on the thickness, until just tender and pink at the center (the internal temperature should be between 125 to 130°F in the center when removed).
Remove from the heat. Spritz with juice from a few additional lemon wedges and chopped fresh parsley (if using) and serve.

Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Seafood
Diet: Gluten Free

Keywords: Garlic butter salmon, garlic salmon, butter garlic lemon salmon

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Seafood Pizza

Sonja Overhiser — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 16:34:00 +0000

This seafood pizza is bursting with flavor, starring succulent shrimp and scallops, seasoned ricotta, and gooey mozzarella cheese. It’s a winner!

Calling all seafood lovers! This pie is just for you! This delectable seafood pizza is full of bold flavors, featuring shrimp and scallops sauteed with garlic until they’re succulent and tender. They’re sprinkled onto a layer of seasoned ricotta cheese, then topped with gooey mozzarella, red onion and herbs. Right before serving, drizzle with a warm garlic butter and it’s a little bit of heaven!

Ingredients in seafood pizza

Seafood pizza is simply any pizza topped with fish or shellfish. Both a shrimp pizza and anchovy pizza qualify under that definition. But some pizzerias serve a pie that’s topped with a mix of different types of seafood, which is what we went for here. We used a mix of shrimp and scallops, chopped into pieces so you can get a juicy burst in each bite. Here’s what you’ll need:

1 recipe Best Pizza Dough
Garlic
Shrimp
Scallops
Olive oil
Ricotta cheese
Salt and pepper
Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese
Dried oregano
Red onion
Butter
Chopped parsley, for garnish

Some notes on the scallops

We were hoping to find bay scallops for this seafood pizza. Bay scallops are harvested on the East coast of American; they’re smaller than sea scallops and their flavor is sweeter and more tender.

However, we had a very hard time finding bay scallops! Instead, we decided to use sea scallops and chopped them into 1/4-inch pieces. If you have access to bay scallops, you can certainly use them here, keeping them whole since they are smaller and don’t need to be chopped.

Seafood pizza sauce

This seafood pizza has a similar sauce to this Pizza Bianca, aka white pizza. It’s a seasoned sauce of ricotta cheese, made by simply mixing the ricotta with salt and pepper and spreading it over the dough.

Do you prefer a red pizza sauce? You can do that too! Simply swap in ⅓ cup of our quick homemade pizza sauce. It takes just 5 minutes to whip up, no cooking required.

Pizza dough recipes

The best way to make a seafood pizza? With homemade pizza dough! You can use purchased dough if you like, but the best tasting pizza is made with homemade dough. Here are a few of the options we’ve developed over the years, each with their own pros and cons:

Best Pizza Dough (top choice): This is our best oven pizza dough! It works best with a pizza stone in a standard oven.
Thin Crust Pizza Dough: This one is tasty and even easier; you can roll out the dough instead of stretching it.
Pizza Oven Dough: This dough recipe is optimized for a pizza oven.
Gluten Free Pizza Dough: If you’ve got gluten-free eaters, this one makes it work for everyone.
Pan Pizza: Use this recipe to make a single pizza in a cast-iron skillet, without special tools.
Sheet Pan Pizza: This simple recipe makes the equivalent of two pizzas in a sheet pan, without special tools.

Pizza making tools

If you choose our best pizza dough or thin crust dough, you’ll need a pizza stone and peel for this recipe. If you’re using a pizza oven, it typically comes with its own pizza peel that can withstand the high temperatures. Here are some notes on these tools:

Pizza stone: Baking on a pizza stones makes the crust crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside. Here’s the pizza stone we recommend!
Pizza peel: A pizza peel is a paddle that slides the pie onto the hot stone in the oven. We recommend this standard pizza peel or even better this conveyor pizza peel, which makes transferring to the oven a breeze.
Pizza oven (optional): An outdoor pizza oven makes the absolute best pizza! We’ve used both the Ooni pizza oven and the ROCCBOX; the ROCCBOX is our preference.

More pizza recipes

This seafood pizza recipe is a fun way to impress everyone around the table: it tastes like it’s from your favorite pizzeria! Here are a few more pizza recipes you’ll love:

Go for classic Homemade Margherita Pizza or Quattro Formaggi Pizza
Try Olive Pizza and Red Pepper Pizza
Opt for Greek Pizza with Feta or Shrimp Pizza (3 Cheese!)

Homemade Margherita Pizza

Pizza Dough Recipe

Pizza Sauce Recipe

35 Great Pizza Recipes

Seafood Pizza

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5 from 1 review

Author: Sonja Overhiser
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Yield: 1 medium pizza (8 slices)

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This seafood pizza is bursting with flavor, starring succulent shrimp and scallops, seasoned ricotta, and gooey mozzarella. It’s a winner!

Ingredients

1 recipe Best Pizza Dough
2 garlic cloves, divided
1/4 pound small shrimp, deveined and peeled, chopped into bite-sized pieces
1/4 pound sea scallops*, uncooked
¼ teaspoon plus ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup whole milk ricotta cheese
Fresh ground black pepper
2/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
1 handful sliced red onion
1 tablespoon salted butter
Chopped parsley, for garnish

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Instructions

Make the pizza dough: Follow the Best Pizza Dough, Thin Crust Pizza Dough, Gluten Free Pizza Dough, or Pizza Oven Dough recipes to prepare the dough. (This takes about 15 minutes to make and 45 minutes to rest.)
Place a pizza stone in the oven and preheat to 500°F. OR preheat your pizza oven (here’s the pizza oven we use).
Prepare the toppings: Mince the garlic, reserving 1 clove in a small bowl for later. Pat the shrimp and scallops dry and chop them into bite sized pieces. In a medium bowl, mix the shrimp and scallops with 1 clove of the minced garlic and ¼ teaspoon kosher salt. In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil on medium high heat. Cook the seafood for 1 to 2 minutes until mostly cooked through, stirring occasionally. When done, transfer to a bowl.
In a small bowl, mix the ricotta with the ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste.
Bake the pizza: When the oven is ready, dust a pizza peel with cornmeal or semolina flour. (If you don’t have a pizza peel, you can use a rimless baking sheet or the back of a rimmed baking sheet. But a pizza peel is well worth the investment!) Stretch the dough into a circle; see How to Stretch Pizza Dough for instructions. Then gently place the dough onto the pizza peel.
Spread an even layer of the seasoned ricotta onto the dough with a spatula, then sprinkle on ¼ cup of the mozzarella cheese. Add the shrimp and scallops, reserving the liquid at the bottom of the bowl. Top with the remaining ¼ cup mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Top with red onion, oregano, and 2 pinches kosher salt.
Use the pizza peel to carefully transfer the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone. Bake the pizza until the cheese and crust are nicely browned, about 5 to 7 minutes in the oven (or 1 to 2 minutes in a pizza oven).
Make the garlic butter and serve: Allow the pizza to cool for a minute or two while you make the garlic butter. In a small saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter with the reserved 1 minced garlic clove. Top the pizza with garlic butter and chopped parsley. Slice into pieces using a knife, and serve immediately (cutting it with a knife is easiest to cut through the shrimp).

Notes

*If you have access to bay scallops, you can use whole bay scallops to replace the chopped sea scallops.

Category: Pizza
Method: Baked
Cuisine: Pizza

Keywords: Seafood pizza

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Greek Salmon Salad

Sonja Overhiser — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 13:30:00 +0000

Greek salmon salad is a healthy dinner that’s full of fresh Mediterranean flavor! This easy meal is simple and satisfying.

Looking for fun dinner ideas? This Greek salmon salad is healthy and satisfying, full of bold Mediterranean flavors! The star of the show is salmon bites, bite-sized pieces that add a pop of protein to each bite. Layer them over juicy tomatoes, cool cucumber, and feta cheese, and it’s a crowd-pleasing dinner idea that’s ideal in summer or anytime. Honestly, we’d eat this every night of the week! It’s that satisfying.

Ingredients in Greek salmon salad

This Greek salmon salad recipe is built around salmon bites, 1-inch bits of salmon that are cut into pieces before cooking. It makes them the perfect addition to salads, and what better pair than a refreshing Greek salad? Take our classic Greek salad, add a little arugula and top with the salmon bits. It makes the ideal Mediterranean diet dinner! Here’s what you’ll need:

1 recipe Salmon Bites
Ripe tomatoes
Red onion
English cucumber
Baby arugula
Capers
Kalamata olives
Feta cheese
Olive oil
Red wine vinegar
Dried oregano and salt

Making salmon bites

The key to Greek salmon salad is making these salmon bites! They’re quick to make in the broiler and take just 15 minutes total. Broiling salmon is one of our favorite ways to cook it because you don’t even have to wait for the time it takes to preheat the oven! Open the salmon bites recipe in a separate tab to see those ingredients. Here’s what to do:

Preheat: Preheat a broiler to high.
Season: Cut the salmon into 1-inch pieces, then toss them with the seasonings. Place on a foil-lined baking sheet brushed with olive oil.
Broil: Broil 4 to 5 minutes until just tender and pink at the center (the internal temperature should be between 125 to 130°F in the center).
Toss with Garlic Lemon Butter: Melt butter, then stir in minced garlic and lemon zest. Toss the bites with the butter and sprinkle them over each Greek salad.

Notes for making salmon Greek salad

This salmon Greek salad is very simple and comes together in 30 minutes or less! Here are a few things to keep in mind when preparing and serving this dish:

Use an English cucumber. English cucumbers are a long, thin variety with a sweeter flavor, imperceptible skin, and less pronounced seeds than a standard cucumber. We recommend using them in most cucumber recipes because you don’t need to peel or seed them! If you use a standard cucumber, make sure to peel and seed.
Use baby arugula. Baby arugula (sold in boxes or bags) has a much milder flavor than standard arugula, which is sold in a bunch. If you can’t find it, use a different leafy green like spinach or mixed greens.
The recipe is very forgiving, so add ingredients to taste. Want to use more tomatoes or cucumber? Feel free! Do you prefer lettuce over baby arugula? Use that instead!

Tips for buying salmon

It’s important in any salmon recipe to buy good-quality salmon. Low quality salmon can taste very fishy and have a mushy texture, or have a lot of that white stuff when it’s cooked (called albumin). Good quality salmon has a fresh flavor that’s not fishy and a tender, flaky texture. Here’s what to look for when buying salmon:

Opt for fresh salmon if possible. We’ve found buying salmon fresh from the fish counter usually has the best flavor. However, frozen can work too: try to find higher-quality frozen salmon and avoid those big economy-sized bags (we’ve found this type can taste very fishy).
Look for wild caught salmon. Fish that is wild caught in your country is usually a sustainable choice. (There are also quality options in well-regulated farms; see Seafood Watch Consumer Guide.)
Know your types of salmon. We tend to like Coho salmon for its mild flavor: it’s a good middle of the road option in terms of price. Of course, King salmon is incredible but it’s expensive and we wouldn’t recommend it for this recipe. Atlantic salmon is most often farmed and not available wild caught. Ask about its source at the fish counter.

Make ahead notes

This Greek salmon salad is best eaten the day it is made; leftovers become rather soggy. If you want to make it in advance, here are a few tips:

Make the salmon bites in advance and refrigerate until serving. If desired, you can re-warm them in the broiler or on the stovetop.
Chop the cucumber and red onion in advance and store refrigerated; add the tomatoes, arugula and dressing directly before serving.

More salmon recipes

Greek salmon salad makes a hearty, Mediterranean diet dinner that everyone will love! Here are a few more salmon recipes that make easy dinner ideas:

Make Pan Seared Salmon, Grilled Salmon or Smoked Salmon
Try Brown Sugar Salmon or Honey Garlic Salmon
Go for Stuffed Salmon or Marinaded Salmon
Mix up Salmon Croquettes

Brown Sugar Salmon

Stuffed Salmon

Honey Garlic Salmon

Salmon Croquettes

This salmon salad recipe is…

Gluten-free and pescatarian.

Greek Salmon Salad

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5 from 1 review

Author: Sonja Overhiser
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4

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Greek salmon salad is a healthy dinner that’s full of fresh Mediterranean flavor! This easy meal is simple and satisfying.

Ingredients

1 recipe Salmon Bites
3 large ripe tomatoes, chopped into rough chunks
1/2 large red onion, thinly sliced
1 large English cucumber, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (or peeled, de-seeded and chopped for a standard cucumber)
2 cups baby arugula
2 tablespoons capers, drained
1 cup Kalamata olives
2 to 4 ounces high quality feta cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste

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Instructions

Prepare the Salmon Bites by completing Steps 1-3.
Chop the tomatoes, red onion and cucumber as noted above.
In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, red onion, and cucumbers with the baby arugula, capers, Kalamata olives, feta cheese crumbles (saving out a few for garnish), olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, and salt. Gently mix to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
Cook the Salmon Bites by completing Steps 4-5.
To serve, divide the salad between 4 plates, then top with the salmon bites. Garnish with additional feta cheese and serve. (If making in advance, prepare the salmon bites and refrigerate. Chop the cucumber and red onion in advance and store refrigerated; add the tomatoes, arugula and dressing directly before serving.)

Category: Main Dish
Method: Broiled
Cuisine: Seafood
Diet: Gluten Free

Keywords: Greek salmon salad, salmon gree

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20 Tuna Recipes for Easy Meals

Sonja Overhiser — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 18:04:00 +0000

Need a quick and affordable meal? Try these tuna recipes that everyone will love, using both fresh ahi and canned tuna!

Here’s a meal maker that’s affordable, easy to cook and shelf stable: a can of tuna. It might sound a little 1960’s, but this magic can provides loads of protein and omega 3’s, and tastes incredible prepared in different ways. These days you can also find fresh ahi tuna at your local grocery store, which makes meals that come together in a flash. So the next time you’re stumped on what’s for lunch or dinner? Think tuna. Here are our top tuna recipes from this website, as well as selections from two top recipe experts: Imma Adamu from Immaculate Bites and Yumna Jawad of Feel Food Foodie.

And now…the best tuna recipes for easy meals!

Classic Tuna Pasta Salad

One of our favorite tuna recipes? This nostalgic Tuna Pasta Salad! It’s creamy but not too rich, with a splash of white wine vinegar and a sprinkle of dried dill. It’s a seriously simple pantry meal that gives us cozy nostalgic vibes…and it works as a make-ahead lunch too.

Classic Tuna Melt

This tuna melt is the stuff dreams are made of. Between crusty bread is sandwiched a creamy, savory mess of tuna and crunchy veggies so perfectly seasoned that you won't be able to stop taking bites. Gooey cheddar cheese is sandwiched in with a juicy ripe tomato that gives the sandwich just the right height and heft. Here's how to make a tuna melt that will make you…melt.

Mediterranean Tuna Salad

We’re always looking for fast lunch and easy dinner ideas: and this one works for both. Introducing Mediterranean Tuna Salad! Combine canned tuna with crunchy vegetables, feta cheese, olive oil and a punch of Dijon mustard for the most flavorful salad to hit your plate! Serve it with crackers as an easy lunch, or over greens for a quick dinner with pita bread and olives.

Tuna Patties (aka Tuna Cakes!)

Need mealtime inspiration? Here’s an easy tuna recipe that's always a massive hit in our house: Tuna Patties! Also known as tuna cakes, these unassuming burgers made of canned tuna might sound humble. But au contraire: they’re so savory on the inside and golden crispy on the outside, you won’t be able to resist another bite! This recipe is spiced with Old Bay, parsley and Dijon mustard, and it’s a total treat.

Nicoise Salad

Nicoise salad is a legendary tuna recipe: and for good reason! It’s a true treat, a stunning healthy Mediterranean diet lunch or dinner you'll never tire of. Boiled eggs, green beans, olives, tomatoes, and tangy potato salad sit on crunchy lettuce and are covered in a zesty lemon dressing.

Classic Tuna Salad

The best tuna salad? This one. It’s perfectly creamy, bright and tangy, and so irresistible you can’t stop eating it. One bite in, you’ll declare it “the best!” too. (Promise.) Tuna salad is such an inexpensive and easy lunch or dinner, it will become part of your everyday repertoire! Serve it as a sandwich, or with gluten-free crackers as a dip. Also try Tuna Salad with Egg.

Tuna Burgers

Here’s a unique way to use a can of tuna…try Tuna Burgers! Tuna makes an unexpectedly excellent burger: thick and savory. Balanced on a bun with chipotle aioli and veggie toppings, it’s a satisfying meal that everyone will enjoy. Plus, it’s economical and a great alternative to red meat.

Easy Tuna Wrap

This tuna wrap recipe is a fun, tasty way to mix up your lunch routine: no cooking required. It’s bursting with flavor, featuring a zingy tuna salad filling and fresh, crunchy veggies. Roll it all up in a tortilla and you’re ready for an easy healthy lunch or a simple, no-cook dinner.

Avocado Tuna Salad

Here’s a healthy tuna recipe to spice up your routine: avocado tuna salad! This spin swaps out the classic mayonnaise for nutrient-rich avocado. The flavor is so fresh and delicious, you may give up the mayo version altogether. It takes only a handful of ingredients and 10 minutes to put together. You can also serve it inside an avocado half!

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Garlic Lemon Tuna Pasta

Here's a Mediterranean-style tuna recipe that looks fancy...but takes only 10 minutes! Mix tuna with lemon and briny capers, and serve with spaghetti. It's a cheap meal to feed the family when you don’t have many fresh ingredients. Via Feel Good Foodie

Tuna Salad with Egg

How to step up the classic tuna salad sandwich? Add a hard boiled egg! Adding hard boiled eggs to tuna salad makes it even more delicious and protein packed. Tuna salad with egg is perfect as a fast and healthy lunch idea, or a sandwich and is an easy 10-minute dinner.

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Tuna Melt Stuffed Bell Peppers

Love a great tuna melt? Then why not add the filling into a bell pepper! These baked bell peppers are stuffed with tuna salad and topped with cheese for a tasty and easy dinner. They're much easier than a standard stuffed pepper recipe and will please everyone. Via Feel Good Foodie

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Tuna Noodle Casserole

What's a more classic tuna recipe than Tuna Noodle Casserole? This budget-friendly casserole stars flaky canned tuna, pasta, peas and cheese then topped with buttery breadcrumbs for a wonderful texture. Truly a family-favorite meal meant for busy weeknights! Via Immaculate Bites

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Avocado White Bean Tuna Salad

Pair canned tuna with fiber-rich white beans for a healthy lunch or dinner idea! This salad is bright and healthy, covered in an herby dressing. Serve it on top of salad greens, or spoon it into an avocado for serving! Via Immaculate Bites

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Tuna Macaroni Salad

Here's a tuna recipe that's everything comfort food: Tuna Macaroni Salad! The creamy mayo-based dressing is sweet, tangy, and savory with pickle relish and mustard. Add peas and hard-boiled eggs, and it's a great tuna recipe for picnics, lunch, and dinner! Via Immaculate Bites

Seared Ahi Tuna Steak

Let's move on to ahi tuna! This fresh variety of tuna is ideal for quick dinners and has the best rich, buttery texture and savory flavor. There's nothing quite like seared tuna as an easy dinner idea! It's irresistibly delicious and cooks in less than 5 minutes. Put it together with leftover veg or rice and you’ve got a quick dinner.

Tuna Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw

Here’s a spin on tacos you'll love: Ahi Tuna Tacos! Meaty tuna steak is the ideal filling for a taco, contrasted with fresh cilantro lime slaw. Top it off with chipotle sauce and another sprinkle of cilantro, and it’s a little bit of everything: savory, spicy, fresh, cool, and creamy.

Tuna Tartare

Got a great piece of ahi tuna? Let’s make tuna tartare! Pairing the bold flavors of soy sauce, lime and toasted sesame oil makes magic with this sushi-grade fish. It’s the ideal spread for crackers or toasts: eat it as an appetizer or as part of an easy dinner accessorized with a salad.

Grilled Tuna Steak

Tired of grilling burgers and salmon? Good, because here’s an incredible grilled dinner idea: grilled tuna steaks! Ahi tuna is rich and buttery. Seared perfectly on the outside, it tastes more like chicken or steak than fish! There’s nothing fishy about this tuna. Even better, it’s one of the quickest things you can cook. Just 1 to 2 minutes, and you’ve got dinner.

Poke Bowls

This Hawaiian bowl of seasoned raw fish, rice and crunchy veggies has caught on here on the mainland, and everybody’s doing it! Because poke is that good. And guess what? You can easily make poke bowls in the comfort of your own home. Here's how to whip up an easy poke bowl.

Notes on buying tuna

Buying tuna for these recipes? Here are a few notes on finding great canned tuna or fresh ahi tuna:

For canned tuna, look for light tuna caught by pole and line fishing, which is the most sustainable choice. Light tuna that comes from skipjack has the lowest mercury levels of all types of tuna. (Read more here.)
Look for ahi tuna labeled sushi-grade or sashimi grade. While there are no specific regulations around the label sushi-grade, it means it’s high quality fish that is safe to be eaten raw. (Read more here.) Look at your local fish counter for a tuna steak that has a firm texture and a bright red color.
You can also find frozen sashimi grade ahi tuna at some grocery stores. It’s sold in a small box and intended for making sushi or sashimi, but it works for poke and tuna tartare to! If you buy frozen, pull it out of the refrigerator and let it thaw in the refrigerator the day of serving.

20 Tuna Recipes for Easy Meals

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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 8

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This tuna pasta salad recipe is creamy and satisfying! It’s a protein-packed quick and easy dinner or make ahead lunch.

Ingredients

8 ounces pasta: shells or bowties (farfalle)
1 cup frozen peas
3 green onions (or ¼ teaspoon onion powder)
¼ cup minced red onion
2 5-ounce cans tuna
½ cup mayonnaise*
1 ½ tablespoons white wine vinegar
½ teaspoon dried dill
½ teaspoon kosher salt
Optional: ½ cup feta cheese crumbles

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Cook the pasta (and peas): Start a pot of salted water to a boil. Boil the pasta until it is just al dente. Start tasting a few minutes before the package recommends: you want it to be tender but still a little firm on the inside; usually around 7 to 8 minutes. In the last 1 minute, add the peas. Drain the pasta and peas, then rinse with cold water.
Prep the remaining ingredients: Meanwhile, thinly slice the green onions. Mince the red onion. Drain the tuna and flake it with a fork. Place them in a large bowl with the mayonnaise, white vinegar, dill, and kosher salt.
Mix: Once the pasta and peas are cooked, add them to the bowl and mix. Taste and adjust flavors if desired, adding black pepper as necessary. Serve immediately. Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 3 days: before eating, allow to come to room temperature. You may want to add a swirl of mayo or sour cream and a pinch of salt to refresh the texture and flavor.

Category: Main dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Pasta

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Brown Sugar Salmon

Sonja Overhiser — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 13:30:00 +0000

This brown sugar salmon recipe features a flavor-popping glaze that takes this fish to the next level! An ideal fast and easy dinner idea.

We’re always game for more fast and easy dinner ideas, and this is one to bookmark to make on repeat. Brown sugar salmon is simple and comes together quickly with just a few pantry ingredients! It’s a fun trick to whip out for a weeknight meal or when you’re entertaining guests, and it comes together in a flash. We like broiling the salmon to make it even quicker than baking! Here are a few notes on how to put it together.

Ingredients in brown sugar salmon

This brown sugar salmon recipe features a simple glaze featuring brown sugar, Dijon mustard and seasonings. It’s based on a concept where you simply mix equal parts brown sugar and mustard and paint it onto salmon, but we adapted it a few tweaks and extra seasonings to really make the flavors shine. The ingredients you need for brown sugar glazed salmon are:

Salmon fillets, wild caught if possible
Brown sugar
Dijon mustard
Olive oil
Onion and garlic powder
Salt and pepper

Tips for buying salmon

The most important thing when it comes to making salmon is the quality of the piece of fish. The type of salmon you can buy varies greatly. The quality of salmon you can find at the store varies greatly. Lower quality salmon can taste very fishy and have a mushy texture. It can also have a lot of white stuff (called albumin) when it’s cooked: which isn’t harmful but just doesn’t look appetizing! Here’s what to know when shopping for salmon:

1 to 1 1/2-inch thick fillets are handy for this recipe; you might find it labeled center cut at the store. Try to find something that looks like the fillets in this photo.
Buy fresh salmon. Salmon that’s fresh from the fish counter usually has the best flavor. Frozen can work, but try to find highest-quality frozen salmon: avoid those big economy-sized bags (we’ve found this type can be thinner and taste fishy).
Look for wild caught salmon. Fish that is wild caught in your country is usually a sustainable choice. (There are also quality options in well-regulated farms; see Seafood Watch Consumer Guide.)

How to cook brown sugar salmon

This brown sugar salmon recipe is quick and simple, partially because it uses a very fast cooking technique: broiling! Broiled salmon is efficient because it skips the oven preheating time, and the fish can cook in about 10 minutes. Here are a few tips for broiling brown sugar salmon:

Allow the salmon to come to room temperature before cooking. This can take 20 to 30 minutes, but it’s important. If the salmon is too cold when heat is applied, the outside can cook much faster than the inside. This makes it browned on the outside but still cold on the inside.
Remember the thickness determines the cook time. Very thin salmon can broil in just 5 minutes, but for this recipe we recommend a thicker piece. 1-inch salmon takes 8 to 11 minutes to broil.
Keep an eye on the broiler! Salmon can go from pink to brown very quickly in the broiler: so don’t stray too far away, especially at the end of the cook time!

How to know when salmon is done

The best way to know when salmon is done is to use a food thermometer! The internal temperature of the fish should measure 125 to 130°F in the thickest part of the salmon. The fish will continue to cook after you remove it from the heat. To ensure full safety, the FDA recommended temperature for seafood is 145°F, or well done.

Don’t have a food thermometer? You can use visual cues. Cook until the fish is just tender and pink at the center; it should also flake with a fork. It’s easy to overcook salmon, so the best way to measure is with a thermometer.

Alternate method: grilled brown sugar salmon

You can also make this brown sugar salmon recipe as grilled salmon! In the summer, it’s our favorite way to make it. Use the method in this Marinated Grilled Salmon to transform this recipe by doing the following:

Make the glaze as listed in the recipe below.
Place the salmon in a large dish or container skin side up, and pour in the brown sugar glaze. Marinade for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.
Place the salmon on a baking sheet. Brush it liberally with the marinade and discard any marinade. Sprinkle with the kosher salt (split between the fillets) and fresh ground pepper.
Grill the salmon over indirect heat skin side up for 3 to 5 minutes, until grill marks appear and it releases from the grates. Flip and cook another 2 to 5 minutes, depending on the thickness of the salmon, until flaky and just pink at the thickest portion and the internal temperature is 125 to 130°F. Allow to rest for a few minutes, then serve.

More salmon recipes

And that’s it! Let us know what you think of this brown sugar glazed salmon recipe in the comments below. Need more inspiration? Here are a few more salmon recipes you might enjoy:

Whip up a Salmon Rice Crunch Bowl or Greek Salmon Salad
Make spinach artichoke Stuffed Salmon
Try this fun and easy Marinaded Salmon or Sockeye Salmon with Lemon
Go for simple and delicious Salmon Croquettes with canned salmon

Salmon Rice Crunch Bowl

Stuffed Salmon

Easy Salmon Marinade

35 Easy Salmon Recipes

This brown sugar glazed salmon recipe is…

Dairy-free and gluten-free.

Brown Sugar Salmon

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This brown sugar salmon recipe features a flavor-popping glaze that takes this fish to the next level! An ideal fast and easy dinner idea.

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds or 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets, wild caught if possible
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup light brown sugar, tightly packed
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
½ tablespoon olive oil
½ tablespoon warm water
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder

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For best results, allow the salmon to come to room temperature before preparing the recipe (about 20 minutes).
Place a large sheet of aluminum foil on a baking sheet and brush it with olive oil. Pat each piece of salmon dry and place it on the foil skin side down. Sprinkle the salmon with the kosher salt evenly divided among the fillets.
In a medium bowl, mix together the light brown sugar, Dijon mustard, olive oil, water, onion powder, and garlic powder. Use a pastry brush to the glaze on the top of the salmon. Add a few grinds of fresh ground black pepper.
Broil (on a center rack if possible) for about 8 to 11 minutes for 1-inch thick salmon, until it’s just tender and pink at the center (the internal temperature should be between 125 to 130°F in the center). Broil about 5 minutes for very thin salmon. Keep an eye on it because it can brown quickly. Serve immediately.

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Easy Salmon Bites

Sonja Overhiser — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 15:10:00 +0000

This salmon bites recipe is fast and easy, making bite-sized bits of protein that everyone will love! Toss with lemon garlic butter and serve.

Looking for a fun way to mix up dinner? Try this salmon bites recipe! Salmon is tasty in a fillet and all, but have you ever tried slicing it into pieces before cooking? It makes perfectly seasoned bites that are simple to eat and perfect for serving over salads or in a bowl meal. As a bonus, they’re great for kids: making it a meal the entire family will love! These were a big hit in our house, both with our kids but even more so for the adults!

Ingredients in this salmon bites recipe

Salmon bites are a fun way to mix up the standard fillet. Cutting salmon into small bits before cooking it makes small, perfectly seasoned protein-packed bites that are perfect for adding to salads or eating with a dipping sauce. The bite-sized pieces are like finger food! You’ll need just a few ingredients to make salmon bites, including:

Wild caught salmon fillets
Olive oil
Spices: garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried dill, salt and pepper
Butter
Garlic
Lemon zest

How to make salmon bites

Salmon bites are fast and easy to make in the broiler! It takes just 15 minutes to prep and make this recipe, which is speedy for a weeknight meal. Broiling salmon is a favorite way to cook it because it’s so fast and you don’t even have to wait for the time it takes to preheat the oven! Here’s what to do:

Preheat: Preheat a broiler to high.
Season: Cut the salmon into 1-inch pieces, then toss them with the seasonings. Place on a foil-lined baking sheet brushed with olive oil.
Broil: Broil 4 to 5 minutes until just tender and pink at the center (the internal temperature should be between 125 to 130°F in the center).
Toss with Garlic Lemon Butter: Melt butter, then stir in minced garlic and lemon zest. Toss the bites with the butter and serve.

Salmon seasoning variations

There are lots of other ways to season salmon bites! Once you’ve tried it as written in the recipe below, you can mix it up with all sorts of other seasoning options. Here are a few ideas:

Magic salmon seasoning (2 tablespoons)
Blackened seasoning (2 tablespoons)
Cajun seasoning (2 tablespoons)
Fajita seasoning (2 tablespoons)
Old Bay seasoning (1 teaspoon – due to salt content!)

Dipping sauces for salmon bites

We love serving salmon bites in a salad or grain bowl, but you can also serve them plated with a dipping sauce in a little cup! Here are a few great sauces for salmon that work well for dipping:

Remoulade or tartar sauce: Mix up classic Remoulade Sauce or Easy Tartar Sauce.
Aioli: Go for Garlic Aioli or Truffle Aioli.
Horseradish sauce: Make Creamy Horseradish Sauce
Yogurt sauce: Go for Tzatziki, Dill Sauce or Lemon Dill Sauce.
Mustard sauce: Try Mustard Sauce or Honey Mustard.
Lemon pepper sauce: Try this zingy Lemon Pepper Sauce.

Ways to serve salmon bites

Salmon bites work with a dipping sauce and a few sides, or as part of salads and grain bowls! Here are a few ways to serve them:

With rice like lemon rice or coconut rice
In a Salmon Caesar Salad
In a Simple Salmon Bowl with broccoli and rice
In a Salmon Rice Crunch Bowl
On a Greek Salmon Salad
In a Mediterranean Quinoa Salad or Mediterranean Bowl
In Easy Power Bowls
In Hummus Bowls
On a Quick Burrito Bowl

More salmon recipes

This salmon bites recipe makes a quick and healthy dinner! Here are a few more salmon recipes that make great meals:

Try Brown Sugar Salmon or Honey Garlic Salmon
Make Grilled Salmon or Smoked Salmon
Go for Stuffed Salmon or Marinaded Salmon
Opt for Easy Sockeye Salmon

Brown Sugar Salmon

Grilled Salmon

Stuffed Salmon

35 Easy Salmon Recipes

This salmon bites recipe is…

Gluten-free and pescatarian.

Easy Salmon Bites Recipe (15 Minutes!)

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Author: Sonja Overhiser
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

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This salmon bites recipe is fast and easy, making bite-sized bits of protein that everyone will love! Toss with lemon garlic butter and serve.

Ingredients

1 pound wild caught salmon fillets, skin removed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
¾ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon dried dill
½ teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon salted butter
1 garlic clove, grated or minced
Zest of 1/2 lemon

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Preheat a broiler to high.
Prep the almon as noted above. In a bowl, gently toss the salmon pieces with the olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried dill, kosher salt, and fresh ground black pepper.
Place a large sheet of aluminum foil on a baking sheet and brush it with olive oil. Place the salmon on the foil, ensuring there is space between each bite.
Broil 4 to 5 minutes until just tender and pink at the center (the internal temperature should be between 125 to 130°F in the center).
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan. Once melted, remove the heat and stir in the garlic clove and lemon zest. When the salmon is cooked, toss the the bites with the lemon garlic butter. Serve immediately. Stores up to 3 days refrigerated.

Category: Main dish
Method: Broiled
Cuisine: Seafood
Diet: Gluten Free

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20 Healthy Salmon Recipes to Try

Sonja Overhiser — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 20:35:00 +0000

These healthy salmon recipes are delicious ways to enjoy this popular fish! Try it baked, blackened, in salads, and more.

Looking for ideas for what to make with salmon? This popular fish is a great healthy choice when it comes to dinner. In fact, salmon may be one of the most nutritious foods on the planet (source). Healthy can be a loaded term these days, but our definition? Recipes that are loaded with nutrients and protein to keep your body and heart satisfied. These top healthy salmon recipes showcase a variety of cooking methods and there’s something for everyone. Try this fish baked, pan fried, poached, blackened, in salad or in a bowl meal: we think you’ll love it each and every way.

And now…our top healthy salmon recipes!

Sheet Pan Salmon and Asparagus

Here's a healthy salmon recipe that pleases everyone: Baked Salmon and Asparagus! It’s simple, it’s elegant, but it tastes like something you’d order at a restaurant. Roasting it up on a sheet pan with lemon slices and fresh herbs adds effortless flavor that feels fresh yet refined.

Honey Garlic Salmon

When it comes to flavor and simplicity, this Honey Garlic Salmon recipe delivers. The salmon is pan fried for brown, seared exterior, then baked in the oven until it’s perfectly tender. Cover it in a sticky honey garlic sauce, a sweet savory glaze that adds layers of complexity in flavor.

Salmon Nicoise Salad

Nicoise salad (salade Niçoise in French) is a French main dish salad that’s a classic dish from the Southern coast. The hearty salad traditionally features canned tuna, potatoes, blanched green beans, olives, tomatoes, hard boiled eggs, a vinaigrette salad dressing. Swap out tuna for salmon and you’ve got salmon Nicoise salad: a healthy and fun way to serve it!

Easy Pan Seared Salmon

Here’s a method every cook should know: how to make basic Pan Seared Salmon! This is one of the best ways to cook salmon because it’s fast, it’s easy, and it results in incredible flavor. Pan fried salmon is even faster than baked, and even better, it makes a perfect crispy crust on top.

Brown Sugar Salmon

We’re always game for more fast and easy dinner ideas, and this is one to bookmark to make on repeat. Brown sugar salmon is simple and comes together quickly with just a few pantry ingredients! It’s a fun trick to whip out for a weeknight meal or when you’re entertaining guests, and it comes together in a flash.

Greek Salmon Salad

This Greek salmon salad is healthy and satisfying, full of bold Mediterranean flavors! Bite-sized pieces of garlic butter fish add a pop of protein to each bite. Layer them over juicy tomatoes, cool cucumber, and feta cheese, and it’s a crowd-pleasing dinner idea that’s ideal in summer or anytime.

Lemon & Pepper Salmon

Try this healthy salmon recipe to cook up tender sockeye salmon into an easy and flavorful meal! Season the fillet with lemon juice, lemon zest, and black pepper, then pop it in the broiler or oven. It comes out incredibly moist and tender, with citrusy, savory notes to each bite.

Easy Grilled Salmon

Meet the perfect healthy salmon recipe: Grilled Salmon! It’s an easy method and comes out tender with a lightly crisp crust. Even better, it’s sprinkled with our tasty magical seasoning blend: or you can make Grilled Marinated Salmon with this tasty juicy marinade.

Simple Salmon Bowl

This Simple Salmon Bowl is a tasty healthy salmon recipe that's fun and versatile! The tender, seasoned fish is offset with rice, crisp tender broccoli, and covered in an easy, creamy flavor popping sauce. Drizzle with Tahini Dressing or Miso Dressing, and prepare to be amazed.

Salmon Rice Crunch Bowl

Here’s a healthy salmon recipe nwe could eat on repeat every night of the week: Salmon Rice Crunch Bowls! This tasty bowl of salmon and rice has a few flavor secrets that make it over-the-top craveable. The chunks of tender fish are covered in an irresistible savory, garlicky and a little sweet marinade. Combine that with fluffy rice and fresh veggies, then cover it with a spicy mayo to really make it pop.

Pecan Crusted Salmon

Here’s a healthy salmon recipe that consistently makes everyone who takes a bite say Wow. Try this Pecan Crusted Salmon! It has an air of restaurant-style fancy, but it’s quick and easy to whip up on a weeknight. It takes basic salmon to the next level, coating it in a crunchy topping of nuts, seasoned breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese.

Cajun Salmon

This Cajun Salmon is so tender and full of savory flavor, everyone around the table will fall head over heels. This beautiful piece of fish has a crispy blackened top, seasoned with a special blend of homemade Cajun spices. It packs a bit of heat, just enough to make you immediately want another bite.

Lemon Dill Salmon

Another at the top of our healthy salmon recipes: Lemon Dill Salmon! It’s fast, it’s easy, and it’s even fancy enough for entertaining. Throw it on a baking sheet, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and bake for 10 minutes! It comes out perfectly savory, and doused in a zingy lemon dill sauce it’s pretty irresistible.

Easy Salmon Bites

Looking for a fun way to mix up dinner? Try this salmon bites recipe! Salmon is tasty in a fillet and all, but have you ever tried slicing it into pieces before cooking? It makes perfectly seasoned bites that are simple to eat and perfect for serving over salads or in a bowl meal. As a bonus, they’re great for kids: making it a meal the entire family will love!

Marinated Salmon

Want to step up your salmon? Here’s an easy way: this flavor-popping salmon marinade recipe! It’s salty, tangy, garlicky, and a little sweet from brown sugar, resulting in a bite that’s positively bursting with flavor! Even better, the ingredients are ones you likely already have on hand, making this extremely simple to whip up.

Miso Salmon

Here’s an impressive salmon recipe that’s packed with umami: Miso Salmon! Miso makes magic in the kitchen: it adds incredible savory flavor to everything it touches. Here it features in a miso glaze that’s so full of flavor, you’ll want to brush a glossy swipe onto just about everything. Brush it on before and after broiling, and it’s absolutely stunning.

Lemon Garlic Salmon

Love salmon and looking for a new way to prepare it? Try this healthy Lemon Garlic Salmon! The tender, flaky fish is draped in a lemon butter sauce that tastes like pure gold. It’s rich and zingy, bringing a pop of flavor to each bite. Adding a sauce makes this salmon so much more flavorful than cooking it with lemon or even just spritzing it with juice.

Poached Salmon

Here's a healthy way to cook salmon with: Poached Salmon! This method might not be the most popular, but it’s seriously fast and easy: just 15 minutes start to finish. The result? Perfectly tender, mild fish that melts in your mouth. When it’s seasoned correctly, poached salmon is irresistible: and it's cooked with no oil or butter.

Salmon Caesar Salad

Imagine: tender, perfectly seasoned chunks of salmon nestled with bursts of crunchy romaine, juicy cherry tomatoes and crunchy croutons. It’s all covered in a creamy homemade Caesar dressing that makes each bite absolutely sublime. This one is a smash hit every time.

Easy Oven Baked Salmon

Last up in our healthy salmon recipes, try simple Baked Salmon: an easy method that works every time! With many different varieties and thicknesses of this fish, it can be hard to get it right! This baked salmon in foil removes the guesswork so that the fish comes out tender and flaky. It’s the perfect healthy dinner recipe and takes just 30 minutes to make.

More with salmon

Want more salmon inspiration? There are so many ways to prepare this healthy fish. Here are a few more recipe collections to browse:

Find our top 25 Easy Salmon Recipes
Got leftovers? Try 10 Genius Leftover Salmon Recipes
Want canned instead? Go for 10 Tasty Canned Salmon Recipes
Opt for smoked with 10 Easy Smoked Salmon Recipes

35 Easy Salmon Recipes

10 Genius Leftover Salmon Recipes

10 Tasty Canned Salmon Recipes

15 Smoked Salmon Recipes

20 Healthy Salmon Recipes

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Author: Sonja Overhiser
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4

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This baked salmon and asparagus recipe is the definition of easy dinner! Throw it all on a sheet pan with lemon, and the flavor is unreal.

Ingredients

1 pound thin asparagus*
1 pound salmon, wild caught if possible
2 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper
Lemon
Minced fresh herbs (like chives, mint or thyme), for garnish

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Allow salmon to come to room temperature.
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with foil.
Trim the asparagus. Place it on the baking sheet and toss it with 2 tablespoon olive oil (this also oils the foil). Sprinkle with ½ teaspoon kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper.
Pat the salmon dry and place it on the foil. Drizzle it with 1 teaspoon olive oil. Sprinkle the salmon with ½ teaspoon kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper. Place asparagus around the salmon. Slice the lemon into wheels and place them on top of the asparagus (but not the salmon). Squeeze juice from the two ends of the lemon onto the tray. Then add the chopped fresh herbs on top of everything.
Bake 9 to 12 minutes until the asparagus is tender at the thickest part, and the salmon is just tender and pink at the center (the internal temperature should be between 125 to 130F in the center for done, or 10 degrees less if you’re broiling). If the salmon is done before the asparagus (the asparagus is thick), remove it from the tray and continue cooking just the asparagus until tender.

Notes

*Thin asparagus is best, so try to find the thinnest you can when shopping. If all you can find is thicker asparagus, you may need a little longer to roast (up to 15 minutes). Just remove the salmon from the tray if it’s already done and finish the asparagus by itself.

Category: Main dish
Method: Baked
Cuisine: Seafood
Diet: Gluten Free

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35 Easy Salmon Recipes

Sonja Overhiser — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 14:40:00 +0000

Want salmon dinner ideas? These easy salmon recipes are some of the best ways to include this tender fish on your table!

Looking for salmon dinner ideas? This tender fish is a popular choice when it comes to dinner, but it’s notoriously tricky to cook it right. Here at A Couple Cooks, we’ve become salmon experts by testing out all the best salmon recipes to make dinnertime delicious! Try it seared, baked, or grilled, with a butter sauce or smothered in a sticky glaze. Or think outside the fillet with burgers, tacos, salad and more!

Looking for basics? Try pan seared salmon, marinaded salmon, grilled salmon, or baked salmon. Learn how to buy good salmon and how to tell when it’s done. Or find out what to do with leftover salmon.

And now…our top salmon recipes!

Honey Garlic Salmon

When it comes to flavor and simplicity, this Honey Garlic Salmon recipe delivers. The salmon is pan fried for brown, seared exterior, then baked in the oven until it’s perfectly tender. Drench it all in this sticky honey garlic sauce, a sweet savory glaze that adds layers of complexity in flavor. It’s one of our top salmon dinner ideas to make at home!

Easy Pan Seared Salmon

Here’s a basic method every cook should know: Pan Seared Salmon! This is one of the best ways to cook salmon in a flash because it’s fast, it’s easy, and it results in incredible flavor. Pan fried is quicker than baked: plus you get the perfect crispy crust on the salmon.

Stuffed Salmon

Want a dinner recipe that’s easy and impressive? Try this spinach artichoke stuffed salmon recipe! A creamy, savory filling flavored like your favorite dip is the ideal contrast to flaky, tender salmon. This might be one of our favorite salmon recipes because it’s so simple and a total showstopper.

Honey Glazed Salmon

Easy Grilled Salmon

Salmon is notoriously easy to over cook and under-season. Meet the Perfect Grilled Salmon! It’s an easy method and comes out tender with a lightly crisp crust. Even better, it’s sprinkled with our tasty magical seasoning blend: or you can make Grilled Marinated Salmon with this tasty juicy marinade.

Salmon Rice Crunch Bowl

Here’s a dinner idea we could eat on repeat every night of the week: Salmon Rice Crunch Bowls! This tasty bowl of salmon and rice has a few flavor secrets that make it over-the-top craveable. The chunks of tender fish are covered in an irresistible savory, garlicky and a little sweet salmon marinade. Combine that with fluffy rice and fresh veggies, then cover it with a spicy mayo to really make it pop.

Garlic Butter Salmon

If there’s a perfect flavor combination, it’s this: garlic butter lemon salmon! This recipe pairs these natural partners in harmony, making an easy dinner in less than 30 minutes. It’s zingy from the lemon, rich from the butter and savory from the garlic, making this tender fish taste sublime! This easy salmon recipe works for both weeknight dinners and entertaining, making it one ideal back-pocket idea.

Easy Marinaded Salmon

Want to step up your fish? Here’s an easy way: this flavor-popping marinaded salmon! It’s salty, tangy, garlicky, and a little sweet from brown sugar, resulting in a bite that’s positively bursting with flavor! Even better, the ingredients are ones you likely already have on hand, making this extremely simple to whip up.

Easy Salmon Bites

Brown Sugar Salmon

Salmon Tacos with Avocado Sauce

If there’s one salmon recipe that always goes over well in this house, it’s tacos. These salmon tacos are bursting with fresh, zingy flavor, pairing blackened salmon with pineapple pico and a creamy green avocado sauce. It’s an easy healthy dinner that tastes restaurant-style, but you can whip it up in about 30 minutes.

Lemon Pepper Salmon

Got a fillet of fish and need some ideas? Try this lemon pepper salmon recipe to cook it up into an easy and flavorful meal! Season the fillet with lemon juice, lemon zest, and black pepper, then pop it in the broiler or oven. It comes out incredibly moist and tender, with citrusy, savory notes to each bite.

Cajun Salmon

Want a salmon recipe to impress? This Cajun Salmon is so tender and full of savory flavor, everyone around the table will fall head over heels. This beautiful piece of fish has a crispy blackened top, seasoned with a special blend of homemade Cajun spices. It packs a bit of heat, just enough to make you immediately want another bite.

Lemon Dill Salmon

Need an easy salmon dinner idea? Enter: Lemon Dill Salmon! It’s fast, it’s easy, and it’s even fancy enough for entertaining. Throw it on a baking sheet, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and bake for 10 minutes! It comes out perfectly savory, and doused in a zingy lemon dill sauce it’s pretty irresistible.

Miso Salmon

Here’s an impressive dinner idea that’s packed with umami and fantastically irresistible: Miso Salmon! Miso makes magic in the kitchen: it adds incredible savory flavor to everything it touches. Here it features in a miso glaze that’s so full of flavor, you’ll want to brush a glossy swipe onto just about everything.

Easy Oven Baked Salmon

Salmon for dinner? Here’s an easy method for oven baked salmon that works every time! Salmon is deceptively hard to cook. With many different varieties and thicknesses of fish, it can be hard to get it right! This baked salmon in foil removes the guesswork so that the fish comes out tender and flaky. It’s the perfect healthy dinner recipe and takes just 30 minutes to make.

Classic Salmon Burgers

Here’s an impressive dinner idea that’s calling your name: these irresistible Salmon Burgers! Each bite is hearty and juicy, topped with a creamy remoulade sauce that takes it to rockstar status. It's every bit as satisfying as a standard burger.

Salmon with Capers

Another easy salmon recipe? Try Salmon with Capers! The baked salmon is infused with lemon and herbs and cooked until it’s perfectly moist. Then drizzle over a silky lemon caper sauce. Just a small drizzle packs a huge punch — and the modest quantity keeps it healthy

Greek Salmon Salad

Looking for fun dinner ideas? This Greek salmon salad is healthy and satisfying, full of bold Mediterranean flavors! The star of the show is salmon bites, bite-sized pieces that add a pop of protein to each bite. Layer them over juicy tomatoes, cool cucumber, and feta cheese, and it’s a crowd-pleasing dinner idea that’s ideal in summer or anytime.

Baked Salmon Pasta

Looking for easy salmon recipes? Here’s one to add to your regular rotation: try this baked Salmon Pasta recipe! This recipe is bursting with flavor, from tender flakes of salmon, zingy lemon and capers, and mix of Mediterranean-style vegetables. Salty feta cheese crumbles are baked right along with the salmon, and when you mix it all together it’s a true symphony of flavor.

Simple Salmon Bowl

So here’s a fun salmon dinner idea: the Simple Salmon Bowl! The tender, seasoned fish is offset with rice, crisp tender broccoli, and covered in an easy, creamy flavor popping sauce. Drizzle with Tahini Dressing or Miso Dressing, and prepare to be amazed.

Pesto Salmon

Want the perfect zingy sauce to add life to baked salmon? Try this Pesto Salmon! Bright green pesto goes hand in hand with tender baked fish to make a stunning dinner. Because really: what isn’t better with a little pesto on top? The savory, garlicky sauce makes the flaky fish pop: you’ll already be taking your second bite before finishing the first.

Salmon Caesar Salad

Maple Glazed Salmon

Need a salmon recipe for weeknights? Try this Maple Glazed Salmon! The fish comes out perfectly tender and flaky, the best part? It’s liberally spread with a sweet and tangy maple balsamic glaze. This turned out so tasty, and it takes just a few minutes to cook in the broiler.

Pecan Crusted Salmon

Here’s a meal that consistently makes everyone who takes a bite say Wow. Try this Pecan Crusted Salmon! It has an air of restaurant-style fancy, but it’s quick and easy to whip up on a weeknight. It takes basic salmon to the next level, coating it in a crunchy topping of nuts, seasoned breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese.

Salmon Sandwich with Dill Sauce

Want an interesting salmon dinner idea? Try this Salmon Sandwich with Dill Sauce! There’s something so satisfying about a good fish sandwich, and this one is irresistibly tasty. Throw a fillet of Old-Bay seasoned pan seared salmon onto a bun, then top with feta crumbles, red onion and creamy, lemony dill sauce.

Easy Salmon Steak

Got a beautiful salmon steak and not sure how to cook it? This unique piece of fish is rich and meaty, making an impressive and fun dinner idea. We were pleasantly surprised the first time we tasted one, and it’s a nice alternative to the traditional salmon fillet. This recipe comes out perfectly seasoned, cooked with a mixture of lemon, butter and olive oil and a delicious mix of spices!

Pistachio Crusted Salmon

Looking for an easy salmon recipe to impress everyone? Try this Pistachio Crusted Salmon! This method for cooking fish seems like something you’d get at a restaurant, but it’s so simple to make. The aroma wafting from the oven will have you salivating before the food even reaches your plate! Each bite of tender fish and the crunchy, Parmesan pistachio topping makes you immediately want to take another.

Lemon Garlic Salmon

Love salmon and looking for a new way to prepare it? Try this Lemon Garlic Salmon! The tender, flaky fish is draped in a lemon butter sauce that tastes like pure gold. It’s rich and zingy, bringing a pop of flavor to each bite. Adding a sauce makes this salmon so much more flavorful than cooking it with lemon or even just spritzing it with juice.

Quick Broiled Salmon

One of the best ways to cook salmon? Broiled! Do away with your baked salmon recipes: with broiled, you don’t even need to preheat your oven! Let it come to room temp, then broil it for 7 to 10 minutes until cooked through. Easy as that! While it broils, we highly recommend making up our lemon caper sauce. It makes the fish sing with tangy and briny flavor!

Blackened Salmon

This Blackened Salmon is so flavor filled, you’ll feel like you ordered it at a restaurant. Even better: it’s fast and easy. The cooking process takes just 5 to 8 minutes. The homemade blackened seasoning has a savory intrigue and makes a crispy black crust on the outside of the fish.

Salmon and Asparagus Sheet Pan Meal

We’ve got a new solution to an easy salmon recipe that pleases everyone: Baked Salmon and Asparagus! It’s simple, it’s elegant, but it tastes like something you’d order at a restaurant. Roasting it up on a sheet pan with lemon slices and fresh herbs adds effortless flavor that feels fresh yet refined.

Teriyaki Salmon

This teriyaki salmon will become your weeknight go-to. It’s got a quick homemade teriyaki sauce, and best of all: no marinating needed! Do a quick sear on the stovetop, paint with teriyaki, then bake for a few minutes until cooked through. It’s quick and easy, and makes for a beautiful piece of salmon to adorn your plate.

Poached Salmon

Looking for a quick way to cook salmon? Try Poached Salmon! This method might not be the most popular, but it’s seriously fast and easy: just 15 minutes start to finish. The result? Perfectly tender, mild fish that melts in your mouth. Try it with a creamy sauce or flaked into a salmon Caesar salad.

Salmon Nicoise Salad

Here's a fun spin on the classic French Nicoise salad! Swap out the traditional tuna for salmon and you’ve got an impressive dinner that will please anyone. Use smoked or canned salmon to keep it super simple, or use whatever cooking method you like.

Tips for buying good salmon

When buying salmon for these salmon recipes, there’s one rule to keep in mind: get the best quality fish you can find and afford! Low quality salmon can taste very fishy and have a mushy texture, or have a lot of that white stuff when it’s cooked (see below). The quality of the fish can make or break a dish. Here’s what to look for:

Look for wild caught salmon. Fish that is wild caught in your country is usually a sustainable choice. (There are also quality options in well-regulated farms; see Seafood Watch Consumer Guide.)
Tend toward fresh salmon. Buying salmon fresh from the fish counter usually has the best flavor. But frozen can work too. Just try to find higher quality frozen salmon and not a big economy-sized bag (we’ve found this type can taste very fishy).
Know your types of salmon. Coho salmon has a nice mild flavor: it’s a good middle of the road option in terms of price. Of course, King salmon is incredible but it’s on the expensive end. Atlantic salmon is often farmed, but can be a sustainable option; we find it’s better when purchased from a fresh counter (versus frozen). Ask about its source at the fish counter.

Main methods for cooking salmon

There are five major methods for how to cook salmon, which are reflected in the salmon recipes above! No matter the method, we recommend using a food thermometer to assess doneness. Salmon is done when the internal temperature measures 125 to 130°F at the thickest point for medium cooked salmon (medium rare is 120°F). The fish will continue to cook after you remove it from the heat. To ensure full safety, the FDA recommended temperature for seafood is 145 degrees, or well done.

Salmon Cooking Method	Cook Time (depends on thickness)
Pan Seared Salmon	4 to 8 minutes on medium high heat (2 to 3 minutes skin side up, then flip for 2 to 5 minutes more)
Baked Salmon	13 to 16 minutes at 325°F
Broiled Salmon	4 to 5 minutes for very thin, or 7 to 10 minutes for 1-inch thick salmon
Grilled Salmon	5 to 10 minutes on medium high heat (375 to 450°F) (3 to 5 minutes skin side up until grill marks appear and it releases from the grates, then flip and cook 2 to 5 minutes more)
Poached Salmon	7 minutes for thin salmon and 10 minutes for thick salmon

The white stuff: albumin

Ever noticed that gooey white stuff that sometimes appears on the surface of the fish after it’s cooked? It’s perfectly normal: it’s coagulated protein that seeps to the surface while cooking, called albumin. The amount of albumin varies greatly depending on the specific piece of fish you buy, so it’s not something you can control. (Read more here.) It’s safe to eat, but it does look less than appetizing on top of a beautiful fillet. Here are a few ways to reduce the albumin when you cook salmon:

Cook it at a lower temperature to cook it more gently (325 degrees Fahrenheit)
Brine the salmon in a salt and water solution before baking.

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Author: Sonja Overhiser
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4

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This honey garlic salmon recipe bursts with sweet and savory flavor from the sticky glaze! It’s an easy salmon dinner idea that will impress everyone.

Ingredients

1 pound salmon fillets, skin on
½ tablespoon neutral oil, for pan frying
¼ cup regular soy sauce
¼ cup honey
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
2 garlic cloves, grated
1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
1 tablespoon cornstarch
6 tablespoons water
For the garnish: Minced green onions, toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Place the salmon on a plate on the counter and allow it to come to room temperature before cooking, about 15 to 20 minutes (this is about the time it takes for the oven to preheat). Pat the fillets dry, then rub neutral oil on all sides of salmon. Sprinkle with kosher salt.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Meanwhile, make the sauce (makes ½ cup): In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, oil, garlic powder, grated ginger and grated garlic over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and then reduce the heat to low.
In a small bowl, whisk together the water and cornstarch. Pour the mixture into the saucepan and whisk until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat. (Use immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.) Divide the honey garlic sauce into a bowl with 3 tablespoons and a bowl with the remainder.
When the oven is preheated, heat a dry oven-proof skillet over high heat until very hot. Place the salmon skin side up onto the hot skillet. Cook without touching for 2 to 3 minutes to sear the top of the salmon, until the center of the salmon is starting to cook and you see a layer of cooked flesh. Turn off the heat and use a thin spatula to flip the salmon. Brush the top and sides of the salmon with the reserved 3 tablespoons honey garlic sauce.
Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 3 to 5 minutes (depending on thickness of salmon), until just cooked through. The internal temperature should be between 125 to 130°F when measured at the thickest point of the fillet.
Use a hot pad to remove the skillet from the oven. Spoon the desired amount of remaining honey garlic sauce onto the top (typically we use another 3 tablespoons). Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions and serve.

Category: Main dish
Method: Baked
Cuisine: Seafood
Diet: Gluten Free

Keywords: Salmon recipes, salmon recipe, easy salmon recipes, salmon dinner ideas

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Shrimp Burger

Sonja Overhiser — Sun, 23 Jul 2023 15:26:00 +0000

This shrimp burger recipe is juicy and so satisfying! Throw it on a bun with a creamy sauce or serve over greens for a tasty meal.

You can make just about anything into a burger, from chicken to seafood to vegetables. So why not try a shrimp burger? Turns out, these succulent shellfish make a surprisingly juicy and satisfying patty. Slathered with a creamy sauce and served up on a bun, it’s a hearty meal that we like even better than its cousin the salmon burger. Or, serve it over greens and a dipping sauce for a different (and gluten-free) spin!

Ingredients in this shrimp burger recipe

This shrimp burger recipe is simple to whip up with minimal ingredients: most of the ingredient in list is spices! While it does feel a little sad to grind up these beautiful shellfish instead of cooking them into say, garlic shrimp, what results is a succulent, juicy burger that is a unique way to eat this seafood! Here’s what you need:

Shrimp
White onion
Garlic
Fresh parsley
Spices: smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, fennel seed, cumin, and cayenne
Olive oil

Tips on how to make shrimp burgers

To whip up a shrimp burger, all you need is a large food processor to grind up the shrimp. Simply whiz the shrimp together with seasonings, form them into patties, and then either pan fry or grill them. Here are a few tips to keep in mind:

This recipe makes 4 large burgers. If you prefer, you can make smaller burgers or even make them into smaller patties that are easy to dip.
Form the burgers, then refrigerate 15 minutes. This helps them firm up prior to pan frying. Use this time to make the burger sauce or prep other parts of the meal.
Pan fry 4 minutes per side. Fry in olive oil until they’re golden brown on both sides and the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
Or, grill the shrimp burgers! Brush the patties with olive oil and grill on direct medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side.

Sauce ideas

The best part of shrimp burgers? All the toppings! This shrimp burger recipe is delicious smothered in a creamy sauce. Here are a few of the sauces we like the best:

Try Creamy Mustard Sauce, a delightful mixture of mayonnaise and Dijon mustard (pictured)
Go for an aioli like Chipotle Aioli, Sriracha Aioli, Pesto Aioli or Truffle Aioli
Smother it with Basil Pesto
Try classic Remoulade or Tartar Sauce, traditionally served with fish
Go for Special Burger Sauce, which combines ketchup, mayo and mustard into one sauce

Burger topping ideas

Aside from the sauce, there are so many other ways to top a shrimp burger! We went simple with tomato, lettuce and red onion. Here are a few ideas for toppings:

Tomato
Lettuce or microgreens
Pickled red onions
Pickled peppers
Guacamole
Cheese (smoked gouda, fresh mozzarella)
Sauteed mushrooms

Other ways to serve shrimp burgers

Don’t want to serve them in a bun? Often we eat burgers over greens, on a plate with a small cup of dipping sauce. Drizzle the greens with salad dressing before you place the patty on top. Or you could even serve the burger on a plate with the dipping sauce and a few easy sides.

Tips for buying shrimp

There are many different sizes and types of shrimp that you can buy at the store. However, a shrimp burger recipe is pretty forgiving since you grind up the shrimp before cooking it! Here’s what we recommend:

Any size: Size doesn’t matter here since the shrimp will be ground before cooking.
Peeled and deveined: Use fully peeled shrimp for quick and easy prep, or you can peel your own.
Wild caught: Fish that is wild caught in your country is usually a sustainable choice. There are also quality options in well-regulated farms; see Seafood Watch Consumer Guide.
Fresh or frozen: Frozen shrimp can be as high quality as fresh, if it’s frozen as soon as it’s caught. Make sure to thaw the shrimp before you start!

More shrimp recipes

Love this juicy seafood? Here are a few more of our favorite shrimp recipes that make easy meals:

Go for tasty Shrimp Nachos
Mix up Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
Try quick and simple Garlic Shrimp or an Easy Shrimp and Rice Skillet
Make zingy Shrimp Ceviche

This shrimp burger recipe is…

Gluten-free (sans bun), dairy-free, and pescatarian.

Shrimp Burger

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Author: Sonja Overhiser
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Rest Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 4

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This shrimp burger recipe is juicy and so satisfying! Throw it on a bun with a creamy sauce or serve over greens for a tasty meal.

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 medium white onion, roughly chopped
1 garlic clove
1 handful fresh parsley
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon fennel seed (optional)
½ teaspoon cumin
⅛ teaspoon cayenne, optional
3 tablespoons olive oil, for cooking
Mustard sauce, tartar sauce, or remoulade

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Instructions

Remove all shells from the shrimp, rinse it, and pat it dry.
In a food processor, pulse the onion and garlic several times until minced. Add the shrimp, parsley, salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, fennel, cumin, and cayenne. Pulse 15 to 20 times until ground, but not pureed. Form the mixture into 4 patties and place them on a plate or in a sealed container. Refrigerate 15 minutes to allow them to set.
In a large, heavy bottomed, skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Cook 4 to 5 minutes per side until browned and interior temperature reaches 145°F. Alternatively, brush the patties with olive oil and grill on direct medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side and interior temperature reach 145°F.
Serve on burger bun with lettuce, tomato and onion slices, along with mustard sauce, tartar sauce or remoulade.

Category: Main dish
Method: Stovetop or Grilled
Cuisine: Seafood
Diet: Gluten Free

Keywords: Shrimp burger

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