Food & Cooking Recipes Ingredients Seafood Recipes 25 Delicious and Healthy Salmon Recipes That Make Eating Better So Easy In addition to being rich in omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D, salmon is also a great source of protein. By Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer is an experienced food editor, writer, and recipe developer. She manages the Martha Stewart recipe archive and is always curious about new ingredients and the best techniques. She has been working in food media for over 20 years. Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 9, 2023 Close Versatile and healthy, there's a lot to like about salmon, which is why this fish has inspired us to create so many delicious recipes for family-friendly weeknight meals. If you're on the hunt for more healthy—but never boring!—salmon entrées to feed your family, you're in luck. Here, you'll find some of our very best healthy salmon recipes, including baked, broiled, pan-seared, sautéed, and steamed options. Types of Wild and Farmed Salmon—and the Best Ways to Enjoy Them What makes this beloved fish such a great option at dinnertime? Salmon is packed with omega-3s, selenium, and vitamins A and D. This fatty fish has 26 grams of protein per every 4-ounce serving, which can help you fill up, curb cravings, and stay satisfied. Then there is that color: The brilliant pink hue of a piece of salmon on your plate is so appetizing (after all, you eat with your eyes first!) and sets off any vibrant green vegetables you choose to pair it with. What's more, salmon's rich, full flavor stands up to bold ingredients—or it can hold its own when used in simpler preparations. There's no need for creamy sauces or cheesy toppings. Salmon simply has a lot going for it. Small fillets are the cuts we use most, since they (along with salmon steaks) cook quickly—another reason why they're the ultimate weeknight main or less-stress entrée for entertaining. Try them in sheet-pan suppers, in a hearty stew, or as the star in salads, which are heavily featured in our recipe collection. 29 Healthy and Delicious Dinners You Can Make in 30 Minutes or Less 01 of 25 Slow-Baked Citrus Salmon With Carrots Paola + Murray Stunning, delicious, and nutritious, this is a must-make entrée. Don't let the "slow" part of this dish put you off; it only takes 10 minutes of prep and 40 minutes total. View Recipe 02 of 25 Steamed Salmon and Vegetables Paola + Murray Healthy and quick, this one-pot dinner calls for steaming sliced sweet potatoes and broccolini, then adding salmon filets to the steamer. In the few minutes they take to cook, whip up a miso vinaigrette to drizzle over everything. View Recipe 03 of 25 Healthy Salmon Patty Wraps Paola + Murray Use canned salmon for this tasty take on the fish burger. Add capers and mustard for some lively seasoning, and then wrap them in tender chard leaves rather than a bun. View Recipe 04 of 25 Curried Lentil-Salmon Salad Con Poulos Not only is this superfood dinner salad healthy, it comes together fast. It takes just 30 minutes to prepare. View Recipe 05 of 25 Wild Salmon With Edamame-Cauliflower Rice Kate Mathis Here's how to incorporate more vegetables into your dinner: Turn the cauliflower into rice, then add edamame to the mix. By the time you bring in the heart-healthy wild salmon, it's an all-around winner on the good-for-you meal front. Bonus: This is a one-sheet pan dinner, which means the oven does all the work. The rice comes out deliciously crispy and cleanup is kept to a minimum. If that's not appealing, we don't know what is. View Recipe 06 of 25 Smoky Salmon-and-Potato Stew Two pantry staples—bottled clam juice and canned tomatoes—make an unbelievably delicious broth for potatoes and salmon when simmered with fresh fennel, celery, and garlic. View Recipe 07 of 25 Slow-Baked Salmon and Cherry Tomatoes A low oven temperature means tender, perfectly cooked salmon every single time. A simple accompaniment of cherry tomatoes, garlic, and basil is all you need to make the dish sing. View Recipe 08 of 25 Crisp Grilled Salmon With Fennel-Olive Relish Marcus Nilsson A quick sauce made of fennel, green olives, red onion, parsley, lemon juice, and chile de arbol gives this flame-kissed salmon a serious flavor punch. View Recipe 09 of 25 Wild Salmon, Asparagus, and Shiitakes in Parchment Raymond Hom When cooked in parchment, salmon steams in its own juices—it's a neat and healthy way to cook. In this recipe, asparagus and shiitake mushrooms imbue the salmon with their flavors as well. View Recipe 10 of 25 Baked Salmon Sushi Joanna Garcia Yes, you can make sushi at home! This family-friendly version used baked salmon to delicious results. View Recipe 11 of 25 Grilled Salmon Salad Fresh sugar-snap peas are excellent partners for rich grilled salmon in this delectable main-course salad. View Recipe 12 of 25 Grapefruit, Salmon, and Avocado Salad Romulo Yanes Salmon's bright pink hue matches perfectly with slices of fresh grapefruit—both in terms of flavor and color! Creamy avocado softens this lively, flavorful salad. View Recipe 13 of 25 Roasted Salmon With Kale and Cabbage Andrew Purcell Make (okay, bake) this healthy salmon, kale, and cabbage dinner in just 30 minutes. Bonus: It's all made on one sheet pan, meaning less cleanup. View Recipe 14 of 25 Brown Rice With Salmon, Avocado, and Toasted Nori Johnny Miller Think of this as deconstructed sushi. Cook the salmon (different from sushi, we know!), toast the nori, and toss all the elements in a bowl. Eating healthy never tasted so good or looked so beautiful. View Recipe 15 of 25 Salmon and Potatoes in Tomato Sauce Cook salmon fillets in a zesty tomato sauce for a light meal that tastes like pure comfort. View Recipe 16 of 25 Soy-Sesame Salmon Christopher Baker Soy sauce, honey, orange juice, sesame oil, and ginger make a terrific teriyaki-like marinade and glaze for fresh salmon fillets. Serve with udon noodles and steamed bok choy. View Recipe 17 of 25 Salmon and Vegetable Stew With Harissa Canned chickpeas add heft to this harissa-spiked fish-and-vegetable stew. Serve over couscous, letting it soak up the addictive broth. View Recipe 18 of 25 Salmon Nicoise With Caper Dressing Bryan Gardner This magnificent dinner salad will brighten up your week. Make it and taste how the salmon pairs beautifully with creamy potatoes, briny olives, and tender green beans. View Recipe 19 of 25 Salmon With Fennel, Bell Pepper, and Olives Johnny Miller From bright yellow bell pepper to soft green fennel fronds, this meal will add a burst of color to your dinner table. What's more, it can all be assembled in one pan, making cleanup a breeze. View Recipe 20 of 25 Wild Salmon and Romanesco Pilaf Con Poulos While salmon is the star of this healthy meal, the almond-studded basmati rice and tender florets of romanesco will keep you going back for seconds. The entire dish is brightened with a mix of fresh lemon, dill, and cilantro. View Recipe 21 of 25 Salmon With Cucumber-Radish Relish Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you're craving something light. Salmon is drizzled with olive oil and seasoned with salt and pepper before being baked in the oven until it's just cooked through. Serve with a our cucumber, radish, and scallion relish for the perfect crunchy finish. View Recipe 22 of 25 Yuzu-Glazed Salmon VICTORIA PEARSON It's worth seeking out yuzu, an East Asian citrus fruit that tastes like a cross between a lemon and a grapefruit, for this simple salmon supper. The juice makes a spectacular glaze when paired with miso, soy sauce, and maple syrup. View Recipe 23 of 25 Easy Skillet-Poached Salmon Ryan Liebe Poaching is a healthy cooking technique since it requires no fats. Try poaching a piece of salmon with herbs, lemon, and aromatics as this recipe does, then serve it hot or cold, perhaps with Miso Aioli or Gingery Tomato-Basil Sauce on the side. View Recipe 24 of 25 Salmon Salad With Parsley and Capers Like many foods, salmon is often best when served simply. Poach it to perfection, then serve with plenty of parsley and capers. View Recipe 25 of 25 Salmon and Citrus Rice Bowl Colorful, crunchy, and totally delicious, that's this rice bowl. The salmon is marinated in navel orange juice and spices, then broiled and served atop brown rice with orange slices, sugar snap peas, and mint. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit