12 Healthy Salmon Dinner Recipes That Are Beyond Tasty

1. Seared Salmon With Lentil Salad

Charred lemon halves add a smoky burst of flavor to super-quick pan seared salmon.

Keep it lean with this heart-healthy salmon and greens dinner.

Ingredients

4 (5-ounce) skinless salmon fillets
2 tbsp. plus 2 tsp. olive oil
2 lemons, halved
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 tsp. fresh thyme
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
1 (15-ounce) can lentils, rinsed
1 small seedless cucumber, cut into pieces
4 c. baby spinach
1/4 c. fresh dill, very roughly chopped
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

1. Heat large skillet on medium. Season salmon fillets with 1/4 teaspoon each kosher salt and pepper. Add 2 teaspoon oil to skillet, then salmon and lemon halves, cut-side down, and cook until salmon is opaque throughout, 5 minutes per side. Squeeze the charred lemon halves over salmon.
2. Meanwhile, in large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, mustard, remaining 2 tablespoon oil and salt and pepper; stir in thyme.
3. Toss with onion and lentils then fold in cucumber, spinach and dill. Serve with salmon.

2. Roasted Salmon With Green Beans and Tomatoes

This recipe is umami central: tomatoes, olives and (shhh) anchovies make the perfect side for salmon.

Keep it simple with this 20-minute salmon and veggie dinner.

Ingredients

6 cloves garlic, smashed
1 1/4 lb. green beans, trimmed
3 anchovy fillets, chopped (optional)
2 tbsp. olive oil
Kosher salt
Pepper
1 1/4 lb. skinless salmon fillet, cut into 4 pieces
Greek yogurt, for serving
1 pt. grape tomatoes
1/2 c. pitted kalamata olives

Directions

1. Heat oven to 425°F. On large rimmed baking sheet, toss garlic, beans, tomatoes, olives and anchovies (if using) with 1 tablespoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Roast until vegetables are tender and beginning to brown, 12 to 15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, heat remaining tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium heat. Season salmon with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook until golden brown and opaque throughout, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Serve with vegetables and yogurt if desired.