Here are three salmon dish recipes you can try, each with a different flavor profile!
1. Lemon Butter Garlic Salmon
A bright, tangy dish perfect for a quick dinner.
Ingredients:
4 salmon fillets
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
Juice of 1 lemon + lemon slices for garnish
Fresh parsley or dill for garnish
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
Cook salmon for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
Reduce heat and add butter and minced garlic to the pan. Once melted, pour lemon juice over the salmon.
Cook for an additional 2 minutes, basting the salmon with the butter sauce.
Garnish with lemon slices and fresh parsley or dill. Serve immediately.
2. Teriyaki Glazed Salmon
Sweet and savory with an Asian-inspired twist.
Ingredients:
4 salmon fillets
1/3 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish
Instructions:
In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Heat over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until slightly reduced. If you’d like a thicker sauce, dissolve cornstarch in 1 tablespoon of water and stir it into the sauce.
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush generously with the teriyaki sauce.
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and flaky. If you want the sauce to caramelize, broil for the last 1-2 minutes.
Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
3. Baked Pesto Salmon
A fresh, herbaceous option with a Mediterranean vibe.
Ingredients:
4 salmon fillets
1/3 cup pesto (store-bought or homemade)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 lemon, sliced
Salt and pepper, to taste
Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the salmon fillets on the sheet. Spread about 1 tablespoon of pesto over each fillet.
Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Top with lemon slices.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flaky. If desired, sprinkle Parmesan over the salmon in the last 5 minutes of baking.
Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or quinoa.
These dishes are easy to prepare and offer a variety of flavors! Let me know if you’d like more details on any of them!