8 Ways to Make Salmon Taste AMAZING!

1. Garlic Butter Salmon

Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets
• 2 tbsp butter
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• Salt & pepper
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp chopped parsley

Instructions

1. Season salmon with salt and pepper.
2. Melt butter in a pan over medium heat.
3. Add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Place salmon skin-side down and cook 4–5 minutes per side.
5. Drizzle with lemon juice, sprinkle parsley, and serve.

2. Honey Garlic Salmon

Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets
• Salt & pepper
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 3 garlic cloves, minced

Instructions

1. Mix honey, soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic.
2. Season salmon with salt and pepper.
3. Sear salmon 3–4 minutes per side.
4. Pour sauce over salmon.
5. Simmer until sauce thickens and glazes the fish.
6. Serve with rice or vegetables.

3. Baked Salmon

Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets
• Salt & pepper
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp grated ginger

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Mix soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
3. Place salmon on a tray and pour marinade over.
4. Bake 12–15 minutes, until flaky.
5. Spoon extra sauce over before serving.

4. Teriyaki Salmon

Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets
• Salt & pepper
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp grated ginger

Instructions

1. Combine soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
2. Sear salmon in a hot pan.
3. Pour teriyaki sauce into the skillet.
4. Simmer until the sauce thickens and coats the salmon.
5. Serve with rice and chopped green onions.

5. Salmon Patties

Ingredients

• 1 lb cooked salmon, flaked
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp parsley
• 1 egg
• Salt & pepper

Instructions

1. Combine salmon, breadcrumbs, mayo, onion, mustard, parsley, egg, salt, and pepper.
2. Form into patties.
3. Fry in a lightly oiled pan for 3–4 min per side until golden.
4. Serve with salad or your favorite dipping sauce.

6. Blackened Salmon

Ingredients

• 4 salmon fillets
• 1 tbsp blackening seasoning or Cajun spice
• Salt & pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. Rub salmon with seasoning and salt.
2. Heat oil over medium-high heat.
3. Sear salmon 4–5 minutes per side until charred and cooked.
4. Serve with veggies, rice, or salad.

7. Salmon Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cooked salmon fillet, flaked
• 4 cups mixed greens
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 cucumber, sliced
• 1/2 cup red onion (optional)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt & pepper

Instructions

1. Add greens, tomatoes, cucumber, and onion to a bowl.
2. Place salmon on top.
3. Mix oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper for the dressing.
4. Drizzle and toss gently.

8. Dijon Baked Salmon

Ingredients

• 1–1½ lbs salmon
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp parsley
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Mix Dijon, garlic, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
3. Spread over salmon.
4. Bake 12–15 minutes until flaky.
5. Serve with roasted veggies or rice.