10 Easy 30-Minute Salmon Recipes to Get Dinner on the Table Fast

These quick and easy salmon recipes can be prepared on the stove top or in the oven.

Cajun-Rubbed Salmon
Photo: Blaine Moats

Salmon is a delicious source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. It easily turns simple salads, sandwiches, and entrées into a healthy meal. Add these easy salmon recipes to your weeknight cooking repertoire for a quick dinner that's ready in 30 minutes or less.

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Roasted Salmon with Radishes and Fennel

Roasted Salmon Radishes Fennel
Blaine Moats

Anyone who's looking for a quick, simple meal needs this sheet pan dinner recipe in their life. This easy oven salmon recipe cooks right alongside the radishes and fennel, so you only use one pan and everything is ready to eat at the same time. Use stunning watermelon radishes for a major wow in appearance and flavor.

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Grilled Salmon and Leeks with Rosemary-Mustard Butter

Grilled Salmon and Leeks with Rosemary-Mustard Butter
Andy Lyons

Want elegance and big flavors without spending all night in the kitchen? This easy salmon recipe is your answer. Grilling the salmon and leeks cooks them quickly so dinner is on the table fast, leaving enough time to stir together a quick rosemary, mustard, and butter sauce to spread on top.

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Seared Salmon with Pistachio Gremolata

Seared Salmon Pistachio Gremolata
Jacob Fox

Put your herb garden to work! A pistachio gremolata featuring fresh parsley and mint gives this stove top salmon recipe a ton of flavor in not much time. Stir it together first, then quickly skillet-cook the salmon fillets for dinner (they need only about 3 minutes per side!).

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Orange Salmon and Green Onions

Orange Salmon Green Onions
Andy Lyons

Navel oranges and lime juice form the base for this easy salmon recipe's citrus sauce. A dash of soy sauce and a pinch of fresh ginger help balance out the acidity and create a more complex sauce. Serve the fillet with a generous helping of sautéed green onion for a beautiful presentation and just a touch of sweet flavor.

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Coffee-Rubbed Salmon Sandwiches

Coffee-Rubbed Salmon Sandwiches
Karla Conrad

Coffee probably isn't the first ingredient that comes to mind when you think of easy salmon recipes, but just trust the rub. Made with spices like cumin, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, and espresso powder, the homemade coffee rub brings rich flavor to simple salmon fillets. Stack the seasoned fish onto toasty buns and finish with creamy horseradish spread.

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Roasted Salmon with Broccoli and Tomatoes

Lemon-Herb Roasted Salmon with Broccoli and Tomatoes
Blaine Moats

If you're in a pinch for an easy and healthy dinner, look no further than this simple sheet pan salmon recipe. Cook the tomatoes and broccoli on the same pan to cook your sides at the same time as your main dish! Finish the meal with a few squeezes of fresh lemon for just the right amount of acidity.

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Maple-Bourbon-Glazed Salmon

Maple-Bourbon Glazed Salmon
Andy Lyons

Treat yourself to a fancy seafood dinner with the help of just five common ingredients. Maple syrup, orange juice, and bourbon create this salmon's sweet glaze, while pecans provide a touch of crunch. Add a little salt and pepper, and that's all you need to create this easy salmon recipe.

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Mediterranean Salmon Wrap

Mediterranean Salmon Wrap
Andy Lyons

Beat the boredom of your lunchtime routine by swapping tuna with canned salmon in your salad wrap. Kalamata olives, red onion, and a splash of lemon juice infuse the hearty filling with Mediterranean flavor. Plus, there's no cooking or roasting for this easy salmon recipe, just assembling and enjoying.

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Peanut-Crusted Salmon

Peanut-Crusted Salmon
Karla Conrad

Peanuts are the trick to a crispy coating in this quick and easy salmon recipe. A crumbly mixture of panko, parsley, and peanuts coats each baked fillet. Orange peel and juice add acidity to the fish, which pairs well with roasted asparagus.

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Herbed Salmon

Herbed Salmon
Andy Lyons

Brighten up skinless fish fillets with a fresh, aromatic seasoning of dill, tarragon, and parsley. Ground black pepper adds a touch of boldness to the easy herbed salmon. If you have leftover grains like rice or quinoa from earlier in the week, serve them alongside this stove top salmon recipe to help use them up.

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