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11 Simple Salmon Recipes We Totally Love

Love salmon but looking for a new way to spice things up? These simple salmon recipes are total crowd pleasers.

Hands down, salmon is one of the most flavorful and versatile varieties of fish so we love serving it just about anytime of day or night. It’s so good!

Knowing how long to marinate salmon is helpful when determining how to prepare your salmon, but these simple salmon recipes are really all you need.

From smoked salmon to grilled salmon to roasted salmon, there’s a crowd-pleasing recipe here for just about any occasion and any day of the week. 

And don’t forget to use our salmon dry rub seasoning mix where appropriate, and consider the different types of salmon that are commercially available!

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Lemon Basil Salmon Photo
Brianna Hobbs
Lemon Basil Salmon Recipe
Our flavor-packed lemon basil salmon recipe is an easy yet elegant meal that’s light, bright and perfect for any season. Make it on the grill or roast it in the oven in the winter. Either way the results are savory and totally delicious.
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Smoked Salmon BLT Photo
Lori Yates
Smoked Salmon BLT Recipe
One of our favorite simple salmon recipes, this smoked salmon BLT recipe is a total delight. The standard bacon-lettuce-tomato sandwich is upgraded with the addition of flavorful smoked salmon making an easy lunch or dinner.
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Smoked Salmon Avocado Cream Cheese Pastries Photo
Meghan Yager
Smoked Salmon Avocado Cream Cheese Pastries Recipe
These smoked salmon avocado cream cheese pastries will seriously impress at your next gathering, but they’re also fun to make for brunch. Homemade avocado cream cheese combined with smoked salmon, fresh herbs, and capers makes for a flavor explosion that is totally memorable.
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Spicy Sesame Salmon Avocado Bowls Photo
Meghan Bassett
Spicy Sesame Salmon Avocado Bowls Recipe
These spicy sesame salmon avocado bowls are a rich and hearty, loaded with Asian flavors that will not disappoint. Broiling the salmon gives it a crust that gives a wonderful texture to break up all the creamy avocado and fluffy rice.
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Smoked Salmon Avocado Cream Cheese Bagel Photo
Meghan Bassett
Smoked Salmon Avocado Cream Cheese Bagel Recipe
Our smoked salmon avocado cream cheese bagels are a new way to do breakfast or brunch. Instead of the default lox and bagel routine, switch to flavorful smoked salmon paired with creamy avocado, rich cream cheese, red onion and capers. It’s a twist on the beloved bagel that you’ll absolutely love.
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Grilled Salmon with Corn Avocado Salsa Photo
Meghan Yager
Grilled Salmon with Corn Avocado Salsa Recipe
This grilled salmon recipe served with corn avocado salsa brings a bunch of flavor and spice to the dinner table! The bright and flavorful salsa on top of a heartily spiced fish is a simple way to make the most of our favorite fresh flavors. This simple salmon recipe is going to become your new favorite dinner.
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Smoked Salmon Dip Picture
Emily Caruso
Smoked Salmon Dip Recipe
A combination of casual and elegant, our savory smoked salmon dip is spread over bagel chips and tastes delicious. You can serve this dip for any party or gathering or serve it up as part of a charcuterie spread for an easy, tasty dinner.
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Miso Glazed Salmon Photo
Taylor Kiser
Miso Glazed Salmon Recipe
Besides being insanely delicious and the perfect marriage of spicy Asian flavors, this miso glazed baked salmon recipe could not be easier. If you have 15 minutes, you can have swanky-tasting seafood for dinner any night of the week.
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Paleo Salmon Tacos with Pineapple Salsa Photo
Amanda Livesay
Salmon Tacos with Pineapple Salsa Recipe
Our salmon tacos with pineapple salsa are a light and fresh way to get your taco fix any day of the week. Made with jicama tortillas, you can easily make these salmon tacos with your preference of tortillas any time you need a tasty taco.
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Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs Photo
Emily Caruso
Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs Recipe
If you love deviled eggs, this smoked salmon deviled eggs recipe is one you can’t miss! This leveled up twist on a classic deviled egg is great for parties, of course, but it’s also great for prepping these protein-packed eggs to add to lunches and salads during the week.
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Roasted Salmon with Everything Bagel Spice Photo
Lisa Grant
Roasted Salmon with Everything Bagel Spice Recipe
It takes only two ingredients to make this delicious roasted salmon with everything bagel seasoning. No long grocery lists, no complicated prep and just 30 minutes until dinner is on the table! This is a delicious, simple salmon recipe.
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