Healthy salmon recipes

Consuming at least two portions of salmon a week can help you meet your omega-3 requirements.

Our best healthy salmon recipes

Cajun salmon with rosemary sweet potato wedges

This super-easy salmon recipe packs a punch with its spicy Cajun seasoning and rosemary sweet potato wedges. Providing 39.5g of protein, as well as skin-healthy beta carotene and potassium, this is a great a midweek meal for two.

Healthy salmon pasta

Reduced-fat crème fraiche keeps this creamy pasta dish by Nadine Brown healthy, whilst served with peas, dill and lemon zest for greenery and freshness.

Miso salmon

Shake up dinnertime with this gut-healthy salmon dish, flavoured with miso, rice vinegar and ginger. Miso is a Japanese seasoning made by fermenting beans with koji, a fungal culture. It’s rich in healthy probiotics and packed with minerals such as iron, calcium and phosphorus, as well as stress-busting B vitamins.

Pan-fried salmon with watercress sauce

Our pan-fried salmon with watercress sauce is light, zesty and ready in just 20 minutes. Watercress is loaded with vitamins A, C and K. Long-stemmed broccoli adds folate (folic acid) and fibre. Plus, this dish only contains 0.6g of salt – great for those watching their sodium levels.

Healthy fish cakes

High-protein salmon fishcakes are flavoured with red chilli, lime and ginger to create a standout fish supper.

Asparagus and salmon parcels

Wrap salmon in parcels with asparagus, dill and capers to create a buttery meal full of nutrients. Asparagus is a good source of vitamin K and folate, as well as antioxidants vitamins C and E. Butter offers a great source of butyrate – a short chain fatty acid that benefits both your gut and brain health.

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Lime and pistachio salmon with salsa greens

Make salmon shine with greens dressed in a vibrant lime and toasted pistachio salsa. Pistachios are packed with vitamin B6, which is important for hormonal balance and mental well-being. Edamame are rich in plant protein, antioxidants and fibre. Don't forget a dollop of calcium-rich Greek yogurt on top.

Poached salmon with green herb and mustard sauce

Poach salmon fillets and serve with a tarragon, parsley and Dijon mustard sauce. Low in calories and ready in 20 minutes, this is a great midweek meal. Make this extra gut-healthy by cooking the potatoes the night before and reheating to serve. This increases the amount of resistant starch, which is beneficial for your gut bacteria.

Chilli-salt salmon with chopped salad

Check out this simple marinaded salmon for a heart-healthy meal. This colourful recipe is not only easy to make, but low in calories and saturated fats. It offers a mix of antioxidant-rich vegetables, such as celery, cucumber and tomatoes.

Ginger salmon en papillote

Combine fresh ginger and chilli for a kick of flavour and antioxidants. Serve with wilted pak choi for added fibre and top with calcium-rich sesame seeds.

Cajun-blackened salmon with crunchy green slaw

This cajun-blackened salmon has a smoked, spicy flavour and balances nicely with the creamy, crunchy homemade slaw. This dish is low in calories, carbs and ready to serve in under 30 minutes.

Salmon traybake

Traybakes, the midweek saviours. This vibrant, curried salmon dish is full of omega-3 fats and antioxidants – great for healthy skin and mind. Serve as is or add a nutritious grain like brown rice or spelt.

Tracey Raye is the Health Editor for olive and BBC Good Food. Tracey, MSc, is a registered nutritionist, holding a master’s degree in Personalised Nutrition. She is passionate about harnessing the power of all things health and wellbeing - in a way that enhances, rather than limits our lives. She covers our nourishing recipes and collections, oversees our health strategy and stays adrift of the latest health and lifestyle trends – in order to bring you the tools and inspiration you need to find what health means for you.