Salmon Saviors: Quick & Healthy Meals to Power Up Your Week with Salmon

We’ve compiled 10 incredible salmon recipes that burst with flavor and creativity, from quick and easy weekday dinners to impressive showstoppers for entertaining. Get ready to discover new favorites and unleash the full potential of salmon in your kitchen!

Baked Ginger Salmon

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Infused with a sweet and savory ginger glaze, this Baked Ginger Salmon delivers a flavor explosion in every bite. It’s a quick, easy, and delicious way to prepare a satisfying meal.

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Easy Salmon and Pea Risotto

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This Easy Salmon and Pea Risotto skips the constant stirring, leaving you more time to relax. Poached salmon adds a luxurious touch to this quick one-pot wonder – ready in just 30 minutes!

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Blackened Salmon with Zucchini

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Effortless prep meets restaurant-worthy flavor! Blackened Salmon with Zucchini is the perfect weeknight dinner – incredibly easy to make yet undeniably delicious. This dish proves that simplicity doesn’t have to compromise taste.

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Cajun Salmon Burgers

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Weeknights just got tastier! Whip up these flavorful Cajun Salmon Burgers with pantry staples and canned salmon. They’re incredibly easy to make and bursting with bold Cajun spices.

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Buttery Garlic Salmon

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Dinnertime in a flash! This Buttery Garlic Salmon delivers mouthwatering simplicity in under 30 minutes. The joy is not just in eating it, but in whipping up this incredibly easy and delicious dish.

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Parsley Pesto Salmon

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This recipe proves healthy and delicious can go hand in hand. Tender salmon gets coated in vibrantly flavored pesto, while roasted garlic adds a touch of sweetness. It’s incredibly easy to prepare, perfect for busy weeknights without sacrificing taste!

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Teriyaki Salmon with Sriracha Mayo

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Weeknight dinners don’t get much tastier than Teriyaki Sriracha Salmon! It’s incredibly easy to whip up, but the flavor combination is anything but basic. Sweet teriyaki meets creamy sriracha mayo for a delicious balance of sweet and heat.

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Sesame Glazed Salmon with Green Beans

Healthy can be irresistible! Sesame Glazed Salmon is the perfect weeknight dinner – lightning-fast, packed with flavor, and sure to impress your friends and family. It’s a delicious and healthy alternative to takeout.

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Glazed Salmon over Corn & Tomatoes with Herb Butter Sauce

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This glazed salmon recipe makes such a delicious meal! Served over sweet corn & grape tomatoes, with a luscious basil butter sauce.

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Pesto Salmon

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Pesto lovers, rejoice! This Baked Pesto Salmon recipe takes your favorite sauce and elevates it to a whole new level. Flaky salmon gets a flavor boost from a white wine and lemon butter bath before being smothered in a nutty and irresistible pesto. Get ready for a flavor explosion in every bite!

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