23 Easy Salmon Recipes You’ll Actually Want for Dinner Tonight

If you love salmon but want simple, tasty dinners without spending hours in the kitchen, you’re in the right place. From air fryer favorites to baked classics and flavorful salmon bites, this roundup has something for every taste and skill level. These easy salmon recipes are perfect for quick weeknight meals, healthy lunches, or impressing friends at dinner. Get ready for juicy, flaky, and flavorful salmon in minutes.

Air Fryer Parmesan Pesto Crusted Salmon Fillets

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These salmon fillets are topped with a crunchy parmesan pesto crust and cooked to perfection in the air fryer. Simple, flavorful, and perfect for a fuss-free dinner.
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Air Fryer Salmon

This air fryer salmon is flaky, moist, and ready in just 10 minutes. A simple, no-fail recipe for busy nights.
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Air Fryer Salmon Bites

A plate of seasoned, cooked salmon cubes garnished with fresh parsley. — Air Fryer Salmon Bites. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

Crispy on the outside, tender inside, these salmon bites are seasoned with smoked paprika and thyme. Air fry in under 10 minutes for a quick and tasty meal.
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Bacon Wrapped Salmon

Elevate your dinner with salmon wrapped in crispy bacon. It’s rich, flavorful, and surprisingly easy to make at home.
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Baked Salmon With Greek Salsa

Bright, fresh, and healthy, this baked salmon topped with Greek salsa is a dinner everyone will love.
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Baked Salmon with Mayonnaise

A simple baked salmon recipe using mayonnaise to keep the fish juicy and flavorful with minimal effort.
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Bang Bang Salmon

Salmon with sauce on top of it. — Bang Bang Salmon. Photo credit: Downsizing Dinner.

Add a kick to your weeknight dinner with this sweet and spicy bang bang salmon. Quick, bold, and packed with flavor.
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Blackened Salmon Tacos

Blackened salmon tacos with pickled radishes, avocado cilantro cream, and blue corn tortillas make a fun and flavorful dinner.
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Blackened Salmon Tacos with Mango Salsa

Flaky salmon pairs perfectly with sweet mango salsa and crunchy slaw in these festive tacos.
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Blackened Salmon with Peach Salsa

Spicy blackened salmon meets sweet peach salsa in this quick, flavorful dish perfect for summer nights.
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Crispy Salmon Bites

Pan-fried salmon bites are crispy, tender, and versatile. Serve as an appetizer, salad topping, or quick dinner.
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Dijon Dill Salmon Salad

This protein-packed salad combines fresh dill, lemon, dijon, capers, and roasted chickpeas for a tasty, healthy lunch.
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Easy Gravlax Salmon with Dill

Impress at brunch or dinner with this simple, elegant gravlax flavored with fresh dill.
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Honey Garlic Salmon in the Air Fryer

Juicy salmon glazed with a sweet honey garlic sauce is ready in just 15 minutes. Quick, easy, and restaurant-style at home.
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Maple Mustard Air Fryer Frozen Salmon

No need to defrost—this maple mustard salmon cooks perfectly from frozen in the air fryer for a quick and tasty dinner.
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Miso Glazed Salmon

A simple miso glaze makes this salmon rich and flavorful. Perfect for two or any special night.
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Old Bay Salmon with Peach Salsa

Seasoned with Old Bay and topped with fresh peach salsa, this salmon is packed with sweet and savory flavor.
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Orange Salmon Bites

Sweet, tangy, and a little fancy, these orange salmon bites are packed with bold Asian-inspired flavors.
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Peach Salmon Skewers With Peach Jalapeno Crema

Grilled salmon skewers meet sweet and spicy peach jalapeno crema for a fun and flavorful meal.
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Pesto Salmon

Oven-baked pesto salmon is ready in under 25 minutes. Healthy, simple, and full of flavor for weeknight dinners.
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Quick and Easy Salmon Piccata (Under 30 Minutes)

Golden seared salmon in a lemon, caper, and garlic sauce. Looks fancy but comes together in under 30 minutes.
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Quick Baked Salmon With Mayo

Salmon fillets stacked on a plate with lemons and herbs in the background. — Quick Baked Salmon With Mayo. Photo credit: Thriving In Parenting.

Baked salmon topped with mayo locks in moisture for juicy, flavorful fillets. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Salmon and Asparagus Quiche

This quiche is loaded with salmon and asparagus, making a perfect breakfast, brunch, or light dinner.
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