24 Effortless Salmon Recipes For Busy Weeknights

Ready in less than 30 minutes, this light salmon-on-salad is a breeze to make after a long day. Get this salmon fillet with green beans and zucchini orzo recipe.

Baked on a single pan and ready in less than 30 minutes, this sheet-pan dinner is a great low-mess meal for busy weeknights. Get this salmon and asparagus sheet pan dinner recipe.

The sweet apricot jam offsets the sour balsamic vinegar, and the reduction (brushed on after the salmon has been barbecued) doesn’t overpower the fish. Get this balsamic salmon kebab recipe.

This is an easy stovetop recipe you can make at any time of the year. Plus, with a savoury caramel sauce and speedy side ‘slaw, it’s perfect for weeknights. Get this caramel salmon with carrot slaw recipe.

Loaded with pumpkin, eggplant and beans, this hearty salmon Sinigang (a Filipino sour and savoury stew-like soup) will fill you up! Get this Filipono sour soup recipe.

The trick to moist, flavourful baked salmon is to keep the skin on, which helps prevent it from drying out. Plus, the layer of fat between the skin and the flesh is where most of the heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids are found. Get this baked salmon with acorn squash recipe.

Made with canned salmon (a should-be cupboard staple), these cakes are a healthy, affordable and versatile choice. Get this salmon cakes with green beans recipe.

Horseradish, honey and dijon give this salmon a spicy-sweet kick. Serve with a side of collards, sautéed with garlic and lemon. Get this salmon with garlicky collard greens recipe.

This quick, colourful and crispy salmon is straight from Donna Hay’s cookbook, The New Simple. Get this crispy salmon with dill pickled onions recipe.

For those nights you’re craving sweet and savoury, opt for these baked salmon filets with golden florets of roasted cauliflower. Get this apricot-pistachio salmon recipe.

A fresh and simple weeknight meal, starring avocado, crisp boston lettuce and warm roasted fish drizzled with spicy cream. Get this roasted salmon salad with horseradish cream recipe.

Baked to perfection, this one-pan wonder makes healthy eating fresh, colourful and effortless. Get this Provencal pan salmon, with roasted vegetables recipe.

This pan-fried number is a high-protein meal you can make in just 35 minutes. Get this pan-fried salmon with braised savoy cabbage recipe.

Salmon is delicious with a balsamic-and–apricot jam marinade. Serve with an Indian mango-lentil salad and the white wine of your choosing. Get this glazed salmon recipe.

Don’t get caught playing beat-the-clock in the middle of a busy week. Instead make this delicious, healthy, time-saving meal—ready in under 30 minutes! Get this pan-fried salmon with brussels sprouts recipe.

These crisp and spicy fish cakes call for sustainable wild salmon, which makes them good for you—and the environment too. Get this wild salmon cakes with spicy lime recipe.

The combination of salmon, ground flaxseeds and avocado delivers a triple omega punch. Serve on multi-grain rye toast, topped with Boston lettuce and grainy Dijon. Get this salmon and avocado omego burger recipe.

Horseradish and honey-topped salmon paired with a zesty salad means a fast, fresh meal you can whip up any night of the week. Get this sweet-and-spicy salmon with quinoa salad recipe.

These golden steaks are served on a bed of arugula and chickpeas for a filling and boldly flavoured meal. Get this pan-roasted salmon steaks with fennel recipe.

Loaded with healthy and colourful ingredients, this filling salad gets an extra pop of flavour from a light grapefruit-dill vinaigrette. Get this seared salmon salad with ruby red grapefruit recipe.

You’ll love this delicious spice mixture atop salmon, roasted to perfection. Cooking for a party? Place fish on a platter and garnish with lemon slices. Get this sugar-and-spice salmon recipe.

Topped with a sprinkle of fresh chopped cilantro and slice of lime, the key to this delicious dish is the creamy avocado mayo. Get this Asian salmon cakes with avocado mayo recipe.

Hoisin-glazed salmon, soft ramen and crisp, lightly sautéed peas make for a delicious 25-minute meal. Get this glazed salmon with ramen and snow peas recipe.