Hooked on Flavor: Savory Salmon Recipes to Impress

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Salmon is a delicious and versatile fish that graces many a dinner table with its rich, savory flavors. Whether you’re a fan of grilling, baking, or pan-searing, our collection of mouth-watering salmon recipes will surely have something to excite your taste buds. Dive into a sea of flavors, from brown sugar-glazed delights to spiced-up sensations, that will turn even the simplest meals into a gourmet treat. Time to reel in some culinary inspiration!

Baked Citrus Salmon

Overhead of colorful salmon.
Baked Citrus Salmon. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

This quick & easy recipe for oven-baked citrus salmon is as simple as it gets. Fresh citrus slices, salmon portions and a baking sheet is all you need!
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How to Grill Salmon

Overhead shot of grilled salmon filets.
How to Grill Salmon. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

Master the art of how to grill salmon with our foolproof recipe and step-by-step guide! Enjoy tender salmon with perfect grill marks! 🔥🐟
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Baked Maple Salmon

Overhead of salmon on foil.
Baked Maple Salmon. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

Salmon is a fish I always find myself returning to. Baked Maple Salmon has great texture and lacks that ‘fishy’ flavor. Thanks, maple syrup!
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Smoked Cream Cheese with Smoked Salmon

Block of smoked cream cheese topped with salmon.
Smoked Cream Cheese with Smoked Salmon. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

This delicious smoked cream cheese will take your breakfast to the next level. Smoked on the Traeger & covered in everything bagel & smoked salmon!
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Grilled Salmon with Sour Cherry Glaze

Salmon filets with grill marks and glaze.
Grilled Salmon with Sour Cherry Glaze. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill.

Add sweet and tart flavors and beautiful color to your grilled salmon with this easy four-ingredient sour cherry glaze.
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Homemade Salmon Dumplings

Salmon dumplings on a black plate with a green onions.
Homemade Salmon Dumplings. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

Making homemade potstickers isn’t hard! Filled with fresh salmon and classic flavors, steamed & crisped to that perfect bite with a zesty dipping sauce!
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Quick Salmon Curry

Overhead colorful shot of salmon curry bowls.
Quick Salmon Curry. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

This is a quick and easy salmon curry comfort food recipe with rich spicy coconut milk curry over oven baked salmon ready in 30 minutes.
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Bourbon-Glazed Salmon Appetizer

Square salmon bite on platter with toppings and toothpick.
Bourbon-Glazed Salmon Appetizer. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill.

Add elegance to your table with a bourbon-glazed salmon appetizer. Each serving is drizzled with an addictive glaze.
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Cast-Ironed Blackened Salmon

Color platter of blackened salmon with toppings.
Cast-Ironed Blackened Salmon. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

Jazz up your fish dinner with this flavor-packed blackened salmon recipe. Bold spices inspired by Cajun cooking paired with an easy recipe.
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Pan Seared Salmon

Seared salmon on bed of leafy greens.
Pan Seared Salmon. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

Whip up this crazy good, crazy healthy pan-seared salmon for crispy skin and perfectly cooked fish–an amazing dinner, every time!
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Smoked Cranberry Salmon

Flaky salmon with colorful toppings.
Smoked Cranberry Salmon. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill.

This smoked cranberry salmon is a healthy, festive change to traditional turkey and ham, and it’s packed with the flavors of the holidays.
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Maple Roasted Salmon

Overhead shot of baked salmon over brussels sprouts.
Maple Roasted Salmon. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

This Maple Roasted Salmon is a fast weeknight meal that comes with no guilt, tastes damn good, and leaves you feeling good about yourself.
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Grilled Salmon with Brown Sugar Mustard Glaze

Plate of grilled salmon.
Grilled Salmon with Brown Sugar Mustard Glaze. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

Perfectly Grilled Salmon! 🐟🔥 Try our simple, flavorful recipe for a delicious, healthy meal. Impress your guests with a seafood favorite!
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Barrel House Cooker Smoked Salmon with Asian Glaze

Salmon nestled onto a bed of rice.
Barrel House Cooker Smoked Salmon with Asian Glaze. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill.

Steam rice on the grill alongside charcoal-kissed smoked salmon with a sweet Asian glaze.
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Double-Smoked Stuffed Salmon

Moody dark shot of smoked salmon.
Double-Smoked Stuffed Salmon. Photo credit: Girl Carnivore.

Double’ smoked stuffed salmon is a simple, but fancy looking meal. The smoked salmon inside changes everything! You’ll thank me later.
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Easy Citrus Herb Foil Grilled Salmon

Salmon on foil with nuts and citrus on top.
Easy Citrus Herb Foil Grilled Salmon. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill.

Create a stunning seafood dinner in less than 30 minutes with this easy citrus herb foil grilled salmon recipe, using foil.
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Phyllo Topped Crispy Grilled Salmon

Fork taking bite out of Phyllo Topped Crispy Grilled Salmon.
Phyllo Topped Crispy Grilled Salmon. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill.

Make crispy grilled salmon by adding a few sheets of phyllo dough on top to create a stunning presentation with a buttery crunch. 
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Ninja Grilled Salmon

grilled salmon on Ninja Woodfire Grill.
Ninja Grilled Salmon. Photo credit: Girls Can Grill.

This Ninja Grilled Salmon recipe is flaky and delicious and includes an easy homemade sweet and salty salmon rub.
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