Dinner Ideas with Salmon
Salmon is the ideal date-night protein — it cooks in under 15 minutes and pairs with bold sauces that make a weeknight feel special. Two fillets is the perfect portion, cutting down on waste and cost.
6
Recipes
22 min
Avg Prep
Year-round
Season
High
Versatility
Recipe Ideas
Miso-Glazed Salmon with Sesame Bok Choy
White miso and mirin glaze caramelised under the broiler, served with sesame-wilted bok choy.
Lemon Dill Salmon en Papillote
Salmon steamed in parchment with lemon slices, dill, and capers — zero cleanup.
Honey Garlic Salmon Rice Bowls
Flaked pan-seared salmon over jasmine rice with edamame, avocado, and sriracha mayo.
Mediterranean Salmon with Olive Tapenade
Roasted salmon topped with black olive tapenade, cherry tomatoes, and fresh oregano.
Teriyaki Salmon with Pickled Cucumber
Glossy teriyaki-glazed fillets paired with quick-pickled cucumber and steamed rice.
Cajun Salmon Tacos with Slaw
Spiced pan-fried salmon broken into corn tortillas with a lime-jalapeño slaw.
Perfect Pairings
Lemon, Avocado, Dill, Asparagus
Storage Tips
- -Fresh salmon fillets should be cooked within 1-2 days; keep them on a plate covered with plastic wrap in the coldest fridge zone.
- -Frozen salmon fillets defrost overnight in the fridge — never in warm water, which degrades texture.
- -Leftover cooked salmon flakes well into grain bowls or pasta the next day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Skin on or skin off when cooking salmon for two?+
Leave the skin on for pan-searing — it protects the flesh from the pan and crisps up as a bonus. Remove before eating if preferred.
How do I know when salmon is done without a thermometer?+
Press gently in the thickest part — it should flake easily and the flesh should turn from translucent to opaque. Internal temp is 125°F for medium, 145°F for fully cooked.
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