30 Salmon Dinners in 30 Minutes or Less
Salmon is such a quick and easy weeknight meal, and my hand-picked list of 30 salmon dinner recipes in 30 minutes or less will make it even easier! This list has everything from grilled salmon to salmon sushi bowls, sheet-pan salmon recipes, pan-seared salmon, and more. Whatever you’re in the mood for, this list has it covered!
Here at Healthy Seasonal Recipes, we strive to help busy families enjoy healthy dinners – even on those hectic weeknights. Salmon is a great option because it’s healthy, quick to cook, and pairs well with a variety of flavors and side dishes. You can check out all of our salmon recipes, but we suggest you take a look down below to get a curated list of our 30 favorite salmon dinner recipes that take 30 minutes or less!
Chef’s Tips
- Some of the most useful information I learned in culinary school is how certain foods and flavors pair with each other, and salmon loves dairy! Our creamy dill sauce for salmon is a deliciously rich sauce that’ll elevate a simple salmon dish in less than 5 minutes.
- If you’re looking for a healthy side dish to complete your meal, check out these 15 sides for salmon to get inspired by healthy and seasonal ingredients.
- Easily learn how to remove salmon skin before cooking. All you need is your fresh salmon, a knife, and a cutting board.
Seasonal Note: Salmon is great year-round, but we always look for sustainably sourced salmon by checking out the Monterey Bay Aquarian Seafood Watch. They publish up-to-date recommendations for seafood in your area, including where to find the best Alaskan King Salmon during the summer.
30 Salmon Dinner Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less
This pan-seared salmon is the perfect way to get your salmon crispy on the outside and soft and flaky on the inside. All in under 20 minutes!
With just a few simple ingredients and a sheet of foil, you'll get tender fish and super easy cleanup.
There's very little prep time that goes into this super flavorful salmon dish. Ginger, soy, and maple flavors enrobe buttery flaky salmon for a delicious main course!
It takes just 6 ingredients and 20 minutes to create a fresh and flavorful piece of fish that's perfect for a busy weeknight.
This blackened salmon is seasoned to perfection and draped over a bed of nutritious vegetables!
This 15-minute recipe is both restaurant and swoon-worthy! It's made in the skillet with avocado and basil mash for tons of flavor.
This salmon pasta salad is the perfect summer dish! Tender chunks of salmon are mixed with peas, pasta, and a creamy Greek-yogurt based lemon and dill dressing.
Throw it all on a sheet pan and cook! In only 30 minutes you'll have an entire meal ready to go - and only one pan to clean.
Fresh crunchy Caesar salad made with our signature Caesar dressing, crunchy croutons and Romaine lettuce is perfectly balanced with Parmesan cheese, lemon and garlic. On top of each portion sits perfectly crispy-on-the-outside and buttery-on-the-inside salmon.
This sheet pan salmon dinner is made with tons of Moroccan seasoning, broccoli, chickpeas, and carrots.
Whip up a simple glaze made of orange marmalade and sriracha and then coat your fish before cooking it to perfection. In just 20 minutes this delicious dish will be on your plate!
This maple tahini salmon is silky, rich, and oh-so-easy to make! Just let it marinate for a bit and then roast it - your guests will be amazed.
This pan-seared salmon is drenched in a creamy sauce and served with sauteed salmon. It looks fancy and elegant, but takes only 17 minutes to cook!
This jerk spice salmon is officially in the best of Healthy Seasonal Recipes! You won't be able to get enough of the Jamaican jerk spice salmon and its crispy and sweet slaw counterpart.
This pistachio-crusted salmon is elegant and easy to make, boasting an irresistible crunch and bright flavor.
Saucy, garlicky, and all-around perfect, you do not want to miss this grilled salmon puttanesca! You can serve it over pasta, or swap them for zucchini noodles to make it a gluten-free dish.
Get ready for Taco Tuesday with this delicious 20-minute recipe! Serve these salmon tacos with coleslaw and pineapple salsa for a bright and zesty dinner.
In less than 10 minutes your air fryer will reveal a tender and flaky piece of fish that's drenched in mouthwatering teriyaki sauce!
This pan-fried salmon is perfectly moist and flavorful! The beautiful Mediterranean flavor and nutrients make this fish a restaurant-worthy meal.
Add your crispy glazed salmon bites to a bowl with vegetables, rice, avocado, and deliciously creamy bang bang sauce!
Whether you make this salmon on the grill or in the oven, you're going to love how the salmon's crispy crust and tender inside tastes with sweet mango salsa - all in just 10 minutes!
A salmon sushi bowl is the best way to appease everyone at dinner! Just add salmon and your favorite toppings, and then drizzle it all with a sriracha mayo sauce.
These salmon skewers are so easy and have a beautiful presentation! Add chopped peppers and onions to a skewer along with juicy salmon chunks and then pop them on the grill (or in the oven!) for a delicious meal.
It doesn't get any better (or easier!) than this lemon dijon salmon! It'll be on the table and ready to enjoy in only 20 minutes time.
Asian salmon kabobs are made with salmon, juicy pineapple, onion, and zucchini, all threaded onto a skewer and drizzled with an irresistible marinade! Make these on the grill for that delightful charred flavor that tastes like summer!
This simple salmon recipe is brushed with a garlic butter sauce and baked with your favorite veggies for a quick sheet pan meal!
Only 6 ingredients make up this heavenly honey garlic glaze! It thickens as you cook it so your salmon is covered with succulent flavor. Serve this dish alongside your favorite veggies for the perfect weeknight meal!
This green curry salmon is served alongside fresh baby bok choy and Thai-inspired curry sauce! The lime and coconut flavors are bursting with freshness, and you can enjoy it all in under 30 minutes!
This dish comes together so fast with a quick marinade and a hot seared salmon. Add cucumbers, edamame, avocado, and sushi rice to complete this wholesome meal.
This one-pan salmon piccata recipe is tangy, creamy, rich, and delicious!
Simply use parchment paper to package up your salmon with lemon and dill. Bake it so the flavors infuse and you'll have a delicious fillet of fish ready to enjoy in minutes.
At Healthy Seasonal Recipes, we specialize in cooking with fresh veggies and creating weeknight meals. Sign up HERE to get more produce-forward dinner ideas for FREE! If you make this recipe, please come back and leave a star rating and review. I would love to hear what you thought! Happy Cooking! ~Katie
I’ll make ‘em all! Great compilation… and thanks for the tip on sourcing at the top.. keep you posted on all these hard-to-fail (just what I need) recipes… 🙂