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What Can I Make with Salmon?

With salmon, you can make Roast salmon, Salmon fishcakes, Salmon pasta, plus the other practical options below. Choose by the time, equipment, and supporting ingredients you have.

Five realistic directions

Meal ideas that genuinely fit these ingredients

01

Roast salmon

Likely supporting ingredients: oil, lemon, potatoes, rice, pasta, herbs or stock.

02

Salmon fishcakes

Likely supporting ingredients: oil, lemon, potatoes, rice, pasta, herbs or stock.

03

Salmon pasta

Likely supporting ingredients: oil, lemon, potatoes, rice, pasta, herbs or stock.

04

Salmon rice bowl

Likely supporting ingredients: oil, lemon, potatoes, rice, pasta, herbs or stock.

05

Salmon chowder

Likely supporting ingredients: oil, lemon, potatoes, rice, pasta, herbs or stock.

Pantry additions

What you may still need

oil, lemon, potatoes, rice, pasta, herbs or stock

Meal types

Good fits

  • lunch
  • dinner
  • meal prep

Substitutions

If an ingredient is missing

Trout is the closest swap; white fish is leaner and may cook faster.

A substitution can change texture, binding, leavening, taste, moisture, or cooking time.

Prep and storage

Keep the ingredients ready to use

Keep chilled and cook or freeze by the use-by date.

FAQ

Questions about cooking with Salmon

What is the quickest thing to make with salmon?

Roast salmon is usually the quickest starting point. You may also need oil, lemon, potatoes, rice, pasta, herbs or stock.

Can I make Roast salmon with only these main ingredients?

It depends on the recipe. For better flavour and the right structure, you will usually still need oil, lemon, potatoes, rice, pasta, herbs or stock.

What can I substitute for salmon?

Trout is the closest swap; white fish is leaner and may cook faster.

How should I store salmon?

Keep chilled and cook or freeze by the use-by date.

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