15 Protein Packed Salmon Recipes For Weeknight Dinners

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Salmon is one of the most loved fish recipes in our home. Like any other fish, it’s rich in protein, and as a family we are big fans of salmon recipes.

Salmon Recipes

1. Asian Salmon In Foil

It is one of my favorite salmon recipes. You require aluminum foil for this recipe. This is one of the best dinner recipes and is in our rotation menu too.

The recipe requires 10 minutes of prep time and 20 minutes of cooking time. Preheat the oven to 375°F and bake for 15-20 minutes.

The ingredients include honey, sriracha, garlic, green onions, ginger, rice vinegar, garlic, salmon and sodium soy sauce. Garnish it with sesame seeds.

It is loved by my friends and relatives to so I always include it in the holidays menu.

2. Broiled Salmon Fillets

It is a perfect weeknight dinner recipe. The recipe requires 10 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes of cooking time. It is one of the most versatile recipes. You need a broiler.

This is a quick and easy recipe and perfect for busy weeknights. You need to broil it at 500°F, and after 15 minutes, you will see brown colored salmon, which means it’s cooked.

The ingredients include salmon, soy sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice, garlic, lemon wedges, and cooking spray.

I sometimes make it Asian style or Mexican style. Garnish it with lemon wedges just before serving.

3. Baked Salmon

This is one of the most loved salmon recipes in our home. It’s juicy, soft and tastes amazing. I tis a perfect recipe for a busy weeknight. You require a 9×13 baking dish.

The recipe requires 20 minutes of prep time and 30 minutes of cooking time. Preheat the oven to 400°F and bake for 12 minutes.

The ingredients include salmon, honey, Dijon mustard, low sodium soy sauce, garlic and olive oil.

It is best served with kale salad or mashed potatoes. You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and it will be good for up to 4 days.

4. Brown Sugar Salmon

It is easy to make and is one of the most flavorful recipes. It is best served with green beans or roasted veggies.

Preheat the oven to 375°F and bake for 15 minutes. The recipe requires 12 minutes of prep time and 20 minutes of cooking time.

The ingredients include garlic, salmon, brown sugar, salt, lemon juice, black pepper, soy sauce and butter.

Instead of brown sugar, you can use maple syrup, too. To check the doneness, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature; if it reaches 145°F, it’s done.

You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge, and it will be good for up to 4 days.

5. Honey Salmon In Foil

This protein packed recipe is a winner all the way. It is quite popular in our home. Even the kids love it. You need a baking sheet and aluminum foil.

I was introduced to this dish at my friend’s house and she was gracious enough to share the recipe with me and since then I have made it umpteen times.

This is one of the easiest salmon recipes to make. It is best served with rice or veggies. The recipe requires 15 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes of cooking time.

Preheat the oven to 375°F and bake for 20 minutes. The ingredients include honey, salmon, white wine vinegar, honey, thyme, olive oil and black pepper.

6. Cajun Honey Butter Salmon

It is perfect for weeknight dinners. This is a restaurant-quality dish made in the comfort of your home. It is best served with green beans or mashed potatoes. You need a non stick fry pan.

Black sesame seeds are used to bring a nutty flavor. The recipe requires 10 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes of cooking time.

The ingredients include salmon fillets, butter, Cajun seasoning, lemon, sesame seeds, olive oil, butter. and honey

Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and it will be good for up to 3 days. It freezes well for 2 months.

It is a pan dish and is ready to be served in just half an hour. It is gluten-free and healthy too. This is one of the most versatile recipes. You can add the veggies of your choice. Fresh or frozen salmon, both will work.

You need a large cast iron skillet. The recipe requires 15 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes of cooking time. The ingredients include salmon, oregano, parsley, salt, red chili flakes, and smoked paprika.

For Mediterranean rice, you need Jasmine rice, green olives, chickpeas, lemon juice, cherry tomatoes, and Kalamata olives.

I like the dish even more as it looks fancy too so within minutes I can serve it for our guests. This recipe requires less clean up as it’s a one pan dish so this is another reason for it being one of my go to recipes.

Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and it will be good for 2-3 days. It freezes well for 2 months.

It’s a complete meal on it’s own but still if you want a side dish , you can serve it with salad of any kind.

8. Creamy Tuscan Salmon

It not only looks good but tastes awesome too. The best thing is that it’s quick and easy to make.

You need a cast iron. It requires 20 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes of cooking time.

The ingredients include black pepper, salmon fillets, parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper and basil. It is best served with cheddar bay biscuits.

You can serve it as a standalone dish or you can also serve it over a bed of pasta. I like to serve it with mashed potatoes or sometimes with roasted cauliflower.

Keep the leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge and it will be good for up to 4 days.

9. Oven Baked Salmon

It is one of my favorite salmon recipes. For the best flavor, use a skin on salmon fillet for this recipe.

It requires 15 minutes of prep time and 20 minutes of cooking time. Preheat the oven to 375°F.

For doneness, check if the internal temperature has reached 130°F. You need a meat thermometer for this.

The ingredients include salmon fillet, butter, paprika, Italian seasoning and garlic powder. You can replace butter with olive oil.

It is best served with mashed potatoes or roasted asparagus. You can serve it with salad too.

10. Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon

This is a restaurant quality salmon recipe. Since I use foil so the cleanup is a breeze. You need a baking tray.

To get the best out of this recipe, use skin on salmon fillet. It requires 15 minutes of prep time and 20 minutes of cooking time. Preheat the oven to 375°F.

The ingredients include salmon, honey, butter, black pepper and lemon juice. It is best served with broccoli salad or mashed potatoes.

I like to serve it when its just fresh out of the oven but the leftovers also taste good so keep it in an airtight container n the fridge and it will be good for 2-3 days.

11. Healthy Salmon Salad

It is one of the most popular salmon recipes and is highly rated on the internet. The salad is best served chilled.

The recipe requires 20 minutes of prep time and 25 minutes of cooking time. Preheat the oven to 375°F. and make for 20 minutes.

The ingredients include salmon, mayonnaise, chives, smoked paprika, onion and lemon. Salmon seasoning and herbs take it to the next level. You can replace mayonnaise with sour cream, yogurt will also work.

Skip canned salmon for this recipes, use fresh salmon for this one. If you are not a fan of chives, use basil instead; even parsley will work.

Keep the leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge, and it will be good for up to 4 days. It freezes well for 3 months.

12. Sweet And Spicy Pineapple Salmon

This sweet and spicy recipe tastes quite different from other salmon recipes, but what matters is that it tastes awesome too, like other salmon recipes.

I am a big fan of one-pan dishes, and this is one of those dishes. It requires 10 minutes of prep time and 20 minutes of cooking time.

The ingredients include salmon, brown sugar, pineapple slices, sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. For doneness, check if the internal temperature has reached 125°F.

The recipe is best served with rice or roasted veggies. You can use this as a stuffing for tacos too. Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge, and they will be good for 2-3 days.

13. Air Fryer Salmon

You want to enjoy salmon but you want it deep-fried, got it. Here’s the solution. Go for this air fryer salmon recipe. It is protein-rich, healthy and crispy all in one.

You need an air fryer for this recipe. Preheat to 400°F. Make sure salmon is thawed before airfrying. For doneness, check if the internal temperature has reached 145°F.

The ingredients include salmon, garlic powder, bown sugar, pepper and Italian seasoning. It requires 10 minutes of prep time and 10 minutes of cooking time.

I prefer Italian seasoning but you can replace it with rosemary. Serve it with Brussels sprouts. Keep the leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge and it will be good for up to 3 days.

14. Salmon Cauliflower Rice Bowl

This is a healthy, low-carb salmon recipe. It is one of the most loved Asian dishes. We went to an Asian restaurant a couple of years back, and I tried this for the first time.

We were blown away. The best thing was it was healthy and delicious too. I tried it a couple of times and then finally I could match the same result.

Since then I have made this a number of times, and not only my family, even my friends and relatives are also big fans of this salmon recipe.

It requires 15 minutes of prep time and 20 minutes of cooking time. Preheat the oven to 400°F. The ingredients include rice wine vinegar, hoisin sauce, salmon, scallion and cauliflower.

15. Coconut Curry Salmon

This is one of the most flavorful salmon recipes, perfect for weeknight dinners. You need an aluminum foil and a baking sheet. Preheat the oven to 475°F.

It requires 15 minutes of prep time and 20 minutes of cooking time. The ingredients include salmon, garlic powder, olive oil, coconut milk, fish sauce and lemongrass paste. I like to over a bed of rice.

It is best served with green salad. You can use the same recipe to make the vegetarian version, just replace salmon with tofu.

You can also make another non-veg version of this recipe, replace salmon with chicken and it will tastes great too.

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