You Will Have Heart Eyes for These Easy Salmon Recipes
Justina Huddleston
Justina Huddleston
Justina Huddleston is a food writer living in Los Angeles. When she's not busy writing, she spends her time in the kitchen creating both virtuous and decidedly junky vegan food. Buffalo chickpea pizza, anyone? She's also been known to eat a plain block of tofu or beans straight out of the can for lunch, but somehow those culinary adventures don't make it to her Instagram. You can follow Justina on Twitter or see what's cooking in her kitchen on her blog, A Life of Little Pleasures.
If you're looking to eat more salmon, turn to this versatile list of recipes. You can serve the fish cold in the summer or warm in the winter, on bagels for breakfast or en papillote for dinner. Salmon's a rich fish, which means you can pair it with a variety of bold flavors. If you want to add the pink, healthy protein to your meals, these 10 easy recipes will get you started.
Pan-Fried Salmon With Crispy Skin: Simple pan-fried salmon is one of the easiest ways to enjoy fish at home. The skin gets nice and crispy, offering a tasty textural contrast with the moist, flaky fish.
Roasted Salmon Nicoise: Impress dinner guests — and yourself — with this fancy one-pot meal. Briny olives and sweet cherry tomatoes brighten up the salmon, and a touch of pesto helps create a flavorful sauce that the potatoes will soak right up.
Easy Broiled Salmon: The broiler makes quick work of salmon. You don't have to worry about it drying out under the intense heat, because it's such a fatty fish.
Smoked Salmon Pesto Pasta: Toss pasta with a handful of fresh veggies like asparagus, peas, and greens, then add in some silky smoked salmon.
Grilled Cedar Plank Salmon: Soak a cedar plank before throwing it on the grill. Place a salmon filet on top, and as the cedar smokes, it will infuse the fish with flavor.
Hawaiian Salmon Burgers: Change up burger night with this tropically tinged recipe. Each is topped with a slab of pineapple to add a hint of fruity smokiness.
Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs: If you're on a low-carb diet, these smoked salmon snacks will call your name. Chock full of protein, the deviled eggs get a much-needed makeover thanks to the salmon on top.
Salmon Avocado Cucumber Bites: Cool cucumber and creamy avocado are always a good match. Add some smoked seafood to the mix, and you've got a party-perfect appetizer.
Smoked Salmon Endive Bites: Bitter endive needs to be tamed with something indulgent. Creamy, cheesy horseradish sauce and slices of salmon are up to the task.
20-Minute Tahini Salmon Salad: Salads don't have to be boring! A rich protein, nutty tahini dressing, and some sweet bursts of fruit flavor make this one recipe you'll never get tired of.
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Justina Huddleston
Justina Huddleston is a food writer living in Los Angeles. When she's not busy writing, she spends her time in the kitchen creating both virtuous and decidedly junky vegan food. Buffalo chickpea pizza, anyone? She's also been known to eat a plain block of tofu or beans straight out of the can for lunch, but somehow those culinary adventures don't make it to her Instagram. You can follow Justina on Twitter or see what's cooking in her kitchen on her blog, A Life of Little Pleasures.