6 Delicious Ways to Cook Salmon (Without Getting Bored)
There are only so many times you can pan-sear a salmon filet before it starts to feel... predictable.
If you’ve got a salmon filet sitting in the fridge and zero inspiration on what to do with it, this one’s for you. Whether you’re craving something bold and spicy, rich and creamy, or bright and herb-packed, these six recipes go beyond the basic lemon-dill treatment to bring serious flavor to your weeknight rotation.
Why Salmon Deserves a Spot on Your Dinner Table (Again and Again)
Salmon is the kind of protein that works hard for you—it’s fast to cook, packed with nutrients, and versatile enough to handle just about any flavor profile. But it’s also easy to fall into a rut, cycling through the same method every time. That’s where having a few reliable (and exciting) recipes up your sleeve can make all the difference.
From quick sheet pan dinners to restaurant-style sauces made in one skillet, these recipes were built to solve that "not another boring salmon night" dilemma. They layer in ingredients you probably already have—think garlic, honey, soy sauce, and butter—while keeping prep low and flavor high.
So if you’re looking to get more out of your salmon filets without adding stress to your evening, this lineup delivers. Each recipe brings a different mood, but they all stick to one rule: keep it simple, and make it taste amazing.
Let’s dive into six easy ways to make salmon the best part of your week.
1. Miso Honey Salmon with Chili Crisp Butter Noodles
Sweet, salty, spicy—this one’s got it all.
Miso Honey Salmon with Chili Crisp Butter Noodles
This recipe leans into bold umami with a miso-honey glaze that caramelizes beautifully under heat. Paired with chili crisp butter noodles, it’s the kind of flavor-packed dinner that tastes like you spent way more time on it than you actually did. Great for when you want something cozy but still a little edgy.
🔥 Bold & Flavor-Packed
🍜 Paired with buttery noodles
⏱️ Fast and weeknight-friendly
2. One-Pan Honey Garlic Salmon & Asparagus
Your new weeknight go-to.
One-Pan Honey Garlic Salmon & Asparagus
This one-pan wonder comes together fast and cleans up even faster. The honey garlic glaze is savory-sweet perfection, and the asparagus roasts right alongside the salmon so everything’s done at once. It’s low effort, big reward.
🥄 One-Pan Simplicity
🍯 Sweet & Savory Glaze
🧼 Minimal cleanup
3. Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon
Rich, luxurious, and surprisingly easy.
Creamy Garlic Butter Salmon
Pan-seared salmon gets bathed in a silky garlic butter cream sauce that tastes straight out of a restaurant. Add some crusty bread or mashed potatoes and you’ve got full comfort mode activated.
🧄 Buttery Garlic Goodness
🍷 Fancy but fuss-free
🕯️ Perfect for date nights
4. Honey Sriracha Glazed Salmon
Sweet heat in every bite.
Honey Sriracha Glazed Salmon
This one's for the spice lovers. The sticky honey sriracha glaze delivers that addictive balance of heat and sweetness that keeps you coming back for more.
🌶️ Sweet & Spicy Glaze
🍚 Pairs great with rice or veggies
⚡ Quick to make, bold to taste
5. Honey Mustard Baked Salmon
Simple ingredients, major flavor.
Honey Mustard Baked Salmon
If you’re looking for a no-fuss option, this honey mustard salmon is a winner. It bakes in under 20 minutes and uses pantry staples to build a tangy-sweet glaze that pairs beautifully with the fish.
🧂 Made with pantry staples
🕒 Under 20 minutes
🐟 Meal-prep friendly
6. Baked Herb-Roasted Salmon with Garlic Green Beans
Fresh, herby, and balanced.
Baked Herb-Roasted Salmon with Garlic Green Beans
This recipe brings together classic flavors with minimal effort. The salmon roasts alongside garlicky green beans in the same pan, soaking up all those herbaceous juices.
🌿 Bright herb-forward flavor
🧄 Roasted garlic green beans
🥗 Clean and well-balanced
No matter what vibe you’re going for—comforting, bold, fresh, or fast—there’s a salmon recipe here that’ll hit the spot. These six ideas prove you don’t need complicated techniques or a long ingredient list to make salmon exciting again.
