Recipes and Cooking Fish Recipes Salmon & Tuna 14 Healthy Salmon Recipes By Sheena Chihak, RD Sheena Chihak, RD Instagram Sheena Chihak is a registered dietitian, former food editor and current edit lead for BHG with over 15 years of writing and editing experience for both print and digital. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Published on February 19, 2016 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos No matter how you cook salmon—baked, grilled, planked, or poached—flaky salmon recipes are delicious nutrition powerhouses packed with protein and essential omega-3 oils. Find healthy and new ways to dress up the fork-tender fish—all for fewer than 425 calories per serving! 01 of 14 Teriyaki Salmon with Pineapple Salsa View Recipe Naturally sweet pineapple, kickin' jalapeno peppers, and red onions create a healthy coastal topper for these perfectly planked soy-glazed salmon filets. Use fresh pineapple instead of canned to help lower sugar. Editor's Tip: Soaking the wooden plank in water before indirect grilling helps avoid unwanted flames. 02 of 14 Double-Smoked Salmon with Horseradish Cream View Recipe A tangy horseradish dip featuring green onions and low-fat sour cream is an incredible dunking sauce for these lemon-and-dill filets. Stuff the filets with slices of already-smoked salmon for double the salmon goodness. 03 of 14 Barbecued Salmon with Corn Relish View Recipe Each tiny kernel of fresh-from-the-cob sweet corn is packed with fiber and antioxidants. Paired with peppers and a smear of barbecue sauce, this easy corn relish is delicious served atop grilled salmon. See our awesome tip for easily cutting corn on the cob. 04 of 14 Pepper-Crusted Salmon with Yogurt-Lime Sauce View Recipe This fish recipe gets its flavors in a couple ways: peppercorns pressed into the salmon and a yogurt-lime sauce drizzle. The unique sauce contains lime juice, plain yogurt, honey, parsley, and ginger. 05 of 14 Tea-Marinated Salmon View Recipe Tea isn't just for sipping. Use it as a base for a delicious out-of-the-blue salmon marinade. The jasmine tea leaves lend a sweet fragrant flavor to chiles and smoky chipotle peppers. 06 of 14 Flaky Salmon Is All About Timing For moist, flaky salmon recipes, the secret is in how long you cook it. Get our guidelines for how to cook salmon. 07 of 14 Grilled Salmon with Pineapple Roasted Red Pepper Salsa View Recipe Grilled salmon never tasted so good. Treat yourself to a vibrant taste of the islands by dressing up your flaky salmon in a fresh four-ingredient pineapple salsa. 08 of 14 Greek Salmon Burgers View Recipe Top cedar-planked salmon burgers with a yogurt-based spread featuring cool cucumber, cracked black pepper, and a squeeze of tart lemon. Use plain Greek yogurt instead of regular, as it contains more protein and fewer carbs. We did the calorie counting and meal planning for you! Get two FREE weeks of healthy meal plans right here! 09 of 14 Maple-Bourbon-Glazed Salmon View Recipe Five minutes is all you need to broil this syrup-draped salmon to perfection. Stir in a splash of vitamin-C-packed orange juice and a spoonful of bourbon for a warm citrus glaze. 10 of 14 Salmon with Tomato Pesto View Recipe Bring the punchy flavor of pepperoncini -- an Italian pepper -- to your salmon dinner by tossing it in the blender alongside dried tomatoes, garlic, and crunchy shallots. Fresh cherry tomatoes make a juicy addition to the healthy pesto. 11 of 14 Bake Salmon in a Packet! Wrap your decked-out salmon in a packet made of parchment paper for a scrumptious, low-mess meal. 12 of 14 Pineapple-Glazed Salmon View Recipe Turn a can of frozen pineapple concentrate and reduced-sodium soy sauce into a bubbly Asian glaze that's a perfect mix of sweet and savory. Serve the salmon atop wilted bok choy for a double dose of nutrition. 13 of 14 Mediterranean Salmon Wrap View Recipe Andy Lyons For a light and delicious wrap, splash flaky salmon in lemon juice and parsley, then stud with crispy red onions and salty Kalamata olives. Scoop the Mediterranean salad onto whole wheat tortillas for an unbeatable, healthy dinner. 14 of 14 Poached Salmon with Swiss Chard View Recipe Raw garlic is known for its ultrasavory, in-your-face flavor. Poach your salmon in the fresh, fragrant garlic, then top with honey-infused Dijon for a sweet-tangy finish. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit