26 Baked Salmon Recipes That We’re Hooked On

Sure, there are plenty of fish in the sea, but these baked salmon recipes need to be on your weeknight menu. They're healthy, easy and delicious!

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Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce

There’s nothing like fresh salmon, and my mom bakes it just right so it nearly melts in your mouth. The sour cream dill sauce is subtly seasoned with horseradish so that it doesn’t overpower the delicate salmon flavor.  —Susan Emery, Everett, Washington

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Rosemary Salmon and Veggies

My husband and I eat a lot of salmon. One night, while in a rush to get dinner on the table, I created this rosemary salmon meal. It's a keeper! You can also include sliced zucchini, small cauliflower florets or fresh green beans. —Elizabeth Bramkamp, Gig Harbor, Washington
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Sage-Rubbed Salmon

If you’ve always thought of sage with turkey, try it with salmon for a little taste of heaven. We serve this with rice, salad and sauteed green beans. You can also crack open a nice bottle of wine that pairs with salmon. —Nicole Raskopf, Beacon, New York
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Cilantro-Topped Salmon

This cilantro lime salmon has been a favorite with everyone who’s tried it. A bright and fresh cilantro-lime sauce complements tender salmon fillets in this entree. —Nancy Culbert, Whitehorn, California
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Pistachio-Crusted Salmon with Lemon Cream Sauce

Nutty pistachios add color and crunch when sprinkled on fish. The cream sauce gives this baked salmon dish a lemony smooth finish. —Ann Baker, Texarkana, Texas
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Lemon-Lime Salmon with Veggie Saute

A fresh squeeze of lemon juice brightens so many flavors—acid is one of the most important influencers in how a dish tastes. If one acid is good, two is stronger: add lemon and lime juice when you bake salmon, cooking the supporting cast of vegetables separately until crisp-tender. —Brian Hill, West Hollywood, California
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Sensational Spiced Salmon

A bold rub gives this quick seafood entree fantastic flavor. Paired with a green veggie and rice, my spicy salmon is a delightful weeknight dinner that’s special enough for company. —Michele Doucette, Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador
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Salmon Loaf

During the Depression, Mom’s tasty salmon loaf was a welcome change from the usual meat loaf everyone made to stretch a meal. I still like a lot of the make-do meals of those days, but this loaf is one of my favorites. If you’re looking for more recipes, then try our favorite baked pesto salmon.
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Crispy Fish & Chips

A British pub classic turns crown jewel when you add horseradish, panko and Worcestershire. You can also try it with white fish like cod or haddock. —Linda Schend, Kenosha, Wisconsin
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Walnut-Crusted Salmon

Whenever I can get salmon for a good price, I always turn to this simple and delicious baked salmon recipe. It’s good served with mashed potatoes and fresh green beans, too. —Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah
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Scrumptious California Salmon

California cuisine is all about balancing flavors. This baked salmon recipe brings out the sweetness in orange juice and honey and balances it with the kick of ancho chili pepper and balsamic. —Dustin Anderson, Fillmore, California
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Crumb-Topped Salmon

Often we catch enough of our delicious Northwest salmon to send some to Michigan for my sister to enjoy. This crisp, lemony recipe is a tasty way to enjoy it. —Perlene Hoekema, Lynden, Washington

If you can’t catch your own, here’s the best salmon to buy.

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Ginger Salmon with Green Beans

I developed this flavor-packed dinner for a busy friend who wants to eat clean. This baked salmon recipe quickly become one of their favorites! —Nicole Stevens, Austin, Texas
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Jamaican-Style Salmon with Coconut Cream Sauce

We try to eat salmon a lot because it’s so healthy, and I love thinking of new ways to make it different and delicious. This dazzling baked salmon recipe is my go-to meal for company. —Joni Hilton, Rocklin, California
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Easy Glazed Salmon

It only takes four ingredients and a few moments of time to make this delightful main dish. This baked salmon recipe will quickly make its way into your dinner rotation. —Tara Ernspiker, Falling Waters, West Virginia
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Finnish Salmon and Dill Pie

Being of Finnish heritage, I am always thrilled when I find a family recipe. This salmon and dill pie came tumbling out of one of my grandmother’s books. It will be a winner at any of your social functions. —Judy Batson, Tampa, Florida
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Walnut-Crusted Ginger Salmon

For those who aren’t wild about fish, this gingery salmon is a game-changer. Baking on foil makes for extra-easy cleanup. —Becky Walch, Orland, California
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Baked Salmon

I often make this very moist and flavorful dinner for company because I can have it ready in less than half an hour. This baked salmon recipe with lemon is well complemented by rice or a green vegetable and a tossed salad. —Emily Chaney, Penobscot, Maine
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Lemon Salmon with Basil

At our house we opt for healthy foods, and this lemony salmon with basil is a knockout in the good-for-you category. We have it with asparagus or zucchini. —Shanna Belz, Prineville, Oregon
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Sweet Mustard Salmon

Lemon juice, mustard and brown sugar add something special to this salmon dish. You’ll find yourself coming back to this baked salmon recipe. —Cortney Claeson, Spokane, Washington
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Sesame Salmon with Wasabi Mayo

I created this baked salmon recipe to mimic the flavors of sushi. It’s remarkably simple and turns out well every time. —Carolyn Ketchum, Wakefield, Massachusetts
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Salmon with Horseradish Pistachio Crust

Impress everyone at your table with this elegant but easy salmon that’s delicious and nutritious. You can substitute scallions for shallots if you like. —Linda Press Wolfe, Cross River, New York
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Crusted Salmon

These delicious salmon fillets are wonderful for company since they take only a few minutes to prepare, yet they taste like you fussed. I receive requests for the recipe every time I serve them.
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Brown Sugar-Glazed Salmon

Pop these protein-packed salmon fillets in the oven before whipping up a sweet basting sauce. This tangy entree cooks up in minutes making it a perfect meal for busy families and unexpected weekend guests. —Debra Martin, Belleville, Michigan
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Salmon Quiche

This recipe came to me from my mother—it’s the kind you request after just one bite! Unlike some quiches, this one is hearty enough to appeal to both big and small appetites. —Deanna Baldwin, Bermuda Dunes, California

Christina Herbst
Christina is a Social Media Editor for Taste of Home. She enjoys trying out local restaurants and coffeehouses and adding copious amounts of garlic and cheese to any recipe she can get her hands on. In her free time, you can find her hunting down one-of-a-kind furniture pieces at thrift and vintage stores and DIYing trendy home decor crafts.