19 Healthy 30-Minute Salmon Recipes

The white worms we occasionally spot in salmon fillets are parasites called roundworms. Though these worms are more noticeable in salmon due to the contrast in color, they can be found in many white fish too — they’re just camouflaged.

But we shouldn’t be freaking out.

Despite the fact that our knee-jerk reaction is to panic and consider things contaminated, roundworms are as natural to fish as insects are to fruits and veggies. A teeny white worm in your salmon is the equivalent to an aphid, thrip, or mite in your recently harvested greens. Yes, it’s still yucky AF, but totally natural.

The good news is that roundworms don’t pose health risks when fish is thoroughly cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit, which is the FDA’s recommendation. When it comes to lightly preserved or raw fish — like sushi, sashimi, ceviche, or gravlax — as long as the product was commercially frozen to an internal temperature of -4 degrees Fahrenheit for at least seven days prior to preparation, parasites are terminated. (High five, fellow sushi lovers!)

Just be sure to avoid sketchy sushi joints; when you hear about people getting sick from eating at low-profile all-you-can-eat sushi spot, it’s because they aren’t handling their fish properly.

It is believed by some that wild-caught fish are more susceptible to roundworms due to the fact that they interact with an external ecosystem, while farmed fish are segregated from the wild and are fed pellets treated for parasites. This isn’t something *we* can confirm, but it’s food for thought nonetheless.

If you really want to feast on fish but paranoia has now gotten the best of you, there is an at-home method you can try: fish candling. This method has you place a bright light beneath a fillet of fish so you can see the shadows of any worms present. You can then grab some tweezers and remove, then discard of the worms yourself. (This method obviously isn’t for the faint of heart.)

We say, thoroughly cook your fish and pretend worms never happened!

Instant Pot Salmon Dinner

Salmon, sweet potatoes, and broccoli all can be steamed together in 3 minutes via the wonders of the Instant Pot. (via Brit + Co)

Instant Pot Steamed Cod With Ginger Scallion Sauce

This Chinese dish can be on your table in roughly 30 minutes. From a frozen state, fish only takes 5 minutes to pressure-cook. Serve it with cauliflower rice instead of jasmine rice to load up on the veggies. (via Brit + Co)

One-Pot Roasted Salmon Niçoise

A lunchtime salad gets the warm dinner treatment with this one-pot meal, complete with pesto-laden salmon and lots of veggies. (via Brit + Co)

Shrimp-Stuffed Avocados

On a sweltering evening, you’ll be so glad you have this recipe up your sleeve. (via Brit + Co)

Sheet-Pan Shrimp Fajitas

You can use any vegetables in this one-pan recipe, but we think peppers and onions go flawlessly with this roasted shrimp in tacos, salads, and bowls. (via Brit + Co)

Brown Butter Salmon With Capers and Tomatoes

These 15-minute fillets prove that a pescatarian diet is anything but pesky. (via Brit + Co)

Halibut en Papillote

This dinner exemplifies how all parchment-paper-baked fish should be. Halibut is smothered in sweet coconut aminos, lemon, scallion, and mushrooms. (via Brit + Co)

Walnut-Crusted Salmon

When you coat salmon in a succulent walnut crust, it sings. Serve it alongside some simple roasted Brussels sprouts. (via Brit + Co)

Salmon Avocado Salad

Filled to the brim with juicy cucumber and grapefruit, crisp red onion, and rich avocado, this salmon salad is what pescatarian dreams are made of. Scoop it onto butter lettuce leaves or cabbage for a complete meal. (via Brit + Co)

Shrimp Pasta With Lemon and Spinach

If the words easy and refreshing appeal to you, don’t miss out on this nourishing dish. (via Brit + Co)

Pan-Seared Fish

What do you do when hit with an intense fish craving? You pan-sear fish with a lemon-garlic-caper sauce. Toss some delicate greens like baby kale in the same pan for a complete dinner. (via Brit + Co)

Steamed Bass Foil Packet Dinner

If you’re hosting someone special and looking to impress, look no further than these tender white fish fillets, nuzzled into a bright and flavorful herbed butter with broccoli, squash, and mushrooms. (via Brit + Co)

Grilled Harissa Shrimp With Chickpea Tomato Sauce

Grilled Harissa Shrimp with Chickpea Tomato Sauce

This colorful dinner is a weeknight essential: it’s balanced, delicious, and ready in roughly 30 minutes. (via Brit + Co)

Salmon Skewers

We’re very open to eating fish skewers on a nightly basis, especially when they are nestled alongside peppers and zucchini. (via Brit + Co)

Salmon Burgers

Warm up with this comforting salmon burger. It shines with many vegetable toppings like sprouts, sliced radish, avocado, and roasted tomatoes. Go bunless by placing the patty in between butter lettuce. (via Brit + Co)

Mango Curry Shrimp

This tastes just like a curry you’ll find at your favorite Thai restaurant. Serve it with cauliflower rice over jasmine rice to make it more veg-heavy. (via Brit + Co)

Baked Almond-Crusted Cod

This meal, plated with a healthy side of steamed green beans, can be yours in 20 minutes or less. (via Brit + Co)

Dishwasher-Cooked Lobster with Brussel Sprouts and Potatoes

You'll forget you're eating a pescatarian recipe cooked in a dishwasher (really!) when you bite into this succulent lobster tail, seasoned with a butter sauce and served with tender vegetables and potatoes. (via Brit + Co)

Creamy Pesto Pasta with Smoked Salmon

Have leftover smoked salmon? Toss it with spaghetti, peas, asparagus, and mascarpone cheese for a delightful spring supper. (via Brit + Co)

Easy One-Skillet Creamy Tuscan Salmon

There's so many ways to spice up pescatarian recipes that we love discovering — like this one-skillet creamy tuscan salmon. It combines all of our favorite flavors, but has a seafood twist that's healthier. (via The Real Food Dietitians)

Easiest Skillet Shrimp Fajitas

We'll take two plates of this easy skillet shrimp fajita meal! In just 30 minutes, you and your family will be tasting the flavors of lime, garlic, bell peppers and well-seasoned shrimp! (via The Girl on Bloor)

What is 'The Four Seasons' about?

The Four Seasons is inspired by the 1981 movie of the same title. It follows long-time friends and couples – played by Tina Fey and Will Forte, Steve Carell and Kerri Kenney-Silver, and Colman Domingo and Marco Calvani – as they commit to going on four seasonal vacations together in Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter.

Along the way, the group learns that one couple is going to break up, and the series shows "how this shake-up affects everyone's dynamic, sending old issues and new bubbling to the surface," according to an official synopsis.

Who's in 'The Four Seasons' cast?

Decades ago, the rom-com included big names such as Alan Alda, who wrote, directed, and starred in the film, as well as Carol Burnett, Rita Moreno, Sandy Dennis, and Jack Weston.

Now, Tina's new iteration of The Four Seasons has another star-studded cast:

• Tina Fey
• Will Forte
• Steve Carell
• Kerri Kenney-Silver
• Colman Domingo
• Marco Calvani

Aside from the main actors portraying the three couples, fans can look forward to seeing other stars gracing their screen! They include:

• Alan Alda
• Ashyln Maddox
• Julia Lester
• Jacob Buckenmyer
• Taylor Ortega
• Toby Edward Huss
• Tommy Do
• Simone Recasner
• Chloe Troast
• Cole Tristan Murphy
• Jack Gore

Who created 'The Four Seasons'?

Tina Fey has masterminded The Four Seasons as the creator, co-showrunner, executive producer, and writer, working alongside Tracey Wigfield and Lang Fisher, who also directs. The show was produced under Universal Television, and additional executive producers include David Miner and Eric Guiran.

As for directorial responsibilities, the duty was split among several talents. Robert Pulcini and Shari Springer Berman take on the first two episodes, followed by Oz Rodriguez for episodes three and four. Then, executive producer Jeff Richmond steered episode five, while Colman Domingo stepped in for episode six. The final two episodes are directed by co-creator and showrunner Lang Fisher.

Tina Fey has already solidified herself as a powerhouse writer. After leaving Saturday Night Live in 2006, she created the TV show 30 Rock, which premiered in October of that year and ran until 2013. Then, she co-created the sitcom Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt with Robert Carlock in 2015, which ran for four seasons.

Where can I watch 'The Four Seasons'?

Once The Four Seasons debuts, you can stream it on Netflix!

Netflix was able to secure the series after a competitive bidding war. The Four Seasons became a sought-after comedy following the labor strikes of 2023, and in early 2024, the streaming giant granted the show a straight-to-series order.

When does 'The Four Seasons' come out?

The Four Seasons debuts on Netflix on May 1, 2025!

How many episodes will 'The Four Seasons' have?

The Four Seasons will include eight half-hour episodes!

Is there a trailer for 'The Four Seasons' yet?

A teaser trailer for The Four Seasons dropped on March 20, 2025 — and it's clear that fans are eager to watch Tina's newest work.

"They had me at Colman Domingo and Tina Fey," one viewer commented.

"Yes, yes, yes! I love this! Tina and Steve?! Count me in," echoed another.

So needless to say...we're excited! BRB while we add The Four Seasons debut to our calendars!