9+ New Ways to Cook Salmon
Published May 21, 2026
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Never eat boring salmon again! Instead, try one of these 9+ New Ways to Cook Salmon, including baked, in the air fryer or in burger form. Whatever you choose, your whole family will be asking for more!
Never Eat Boring Salmon Again
I tend to cook salmon for my family almost every week, but I like to switch things up so we don’t get bored. Some of my favorite ways to prepare it are:
- baked in the oven
- air fryer
- in a skillet on the stove
- using canned salmon
I don’t have a grilled salmon recipe (yet!), but you could also make most of the skillet salmon recipes on the grill if you prefer. Seriously, there are SO many ways to enjoy it!
Why Choose Salmon?
- Nutrient-dense: Salmon is loaded with omega-3’s (the good kind of fat) and it’s incredibly high in protein as well. It’s satiating, and can help improve heart health and skin and eye health, plus so much more!
- Easy to prepare: As mentioned above, there are many ways to prepare salmon depending on your personal preference and/or comfort level. In my opinion, it’s pretty fool-proof!
- Flavorful: Salmon can easily be marinated, like my maple-glazed salmon, or it can have a dry rub like my everything bagel salmon. Whatever you choose, the salmon easily absorbs the flavor.
Tasty Salmon Recipes to Make Again and Again
1
Baked Salmon Fillet
Everyone needs a good go-to salmon recipe, and this Baked Salmon recipe is perfection. It’s seasoned with butter, garlic, fresh herbs, and lemon juice, then baked in the oven until it’s nice and flakey.
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2
Air Fryer Salmon
Cooking salmon in the air fryer results in tasty, melt-in-your-mouth, and flaky fish every time! This Air Fryer Salmon recipe is ready in just 15 minutes and easy to make with lightly seasoned salmon fillets.
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3
Pan-Seared Salmon Burgers
Healthy and delicious Salmon Burgers are pan-seared, meaning they’re crispy on the outside and ready in under 20 minutes! They can easily be made gluten free, and they make for a delicious lunch or dinner recipe.
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4
Honey Soy Salmon
This easy Honey Soy Salmon recipe is the perfect weeknight meal! All you need is 6 ingredients and 15 minutes to whip up this healthy, flavorful dish that pairs perfectly with rice and a vegetable.
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5
Quick Salmon Salad
This 5-Minute Salmon Salad recipe is an easy protein-packed lunch recipe that you’ll want to make over and over again. Made with canned salmon and cottage cheese, it’s perfect for meal prepping and enjoying throughout the week.
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6
Blackened Salmon Fajitas
These Blackened Salmon Fajitas are easy to customize to your liking and an easy weeknight dinner that comes together in 30 minutes! The salmon is blackened in a skillet, then paired with cooked peppers, onions, and tomatoes for an incredibly flavorful meal.
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7
Slow Roasted Salmon and Potatoes
This Slow Roasted Salmon and Potatoes recipe cooks golden baby potatoes and buttery salmon on one sheet pan! Enjoy it for a healthy and convenient yet flavor-packed weeknight dinner.
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8
Bacon-Wrapped Salmon
This Bacon-Wrapped Salmon recipe is Whole30 compliant and served with cauliflower rice and an avocado dressing for a complete meal! The salmon is seared to perfection then baked in the oven, creating a crispy yet flaky salmon.
9
Baked Cajun Salmon
This boldly flavored Baked Cajun Salmon is an easy 15 minute weeknight meal. Seasoned in a zesty cajun seasoning and finished with sweet honey butter, each bite is so well balanced and totally satisfying!
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10
Air Fryer Salmon Bites
Shake things up with this Air Fryer Salmon Bites recipe! A simple soy sauce marinade creates flavorful salmon that’s cooked in the air fryer in under 8 minutes! Serve it with your favorite side or as a bowl for a complete meal.
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