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Superfood: Salmon

Because it contains omega-3 fatty acids, you can protect your heart by eating salmon just twice a week.  

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February 13, 2009
1 of 42 Photo: Jennifer Causey Styling: Claire Spollen

Lemony Roasted Salmon with White Wine Couscous

Lemony Roasted Salmon with White Wine Couscous Recipe

The tangy herbed yogurt sauce also moistens the salmon during cooking.

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2 of 42 Photo: Alison Miksch

Honey-Soy-Glazed Salmon with Veggies and Oranges

Honey-Soy-Glazed Salmon with Veggies and Oranges Recipe

Here's the delicious proof that you can serve a complete, no-mess fish dinner in less than 25 minutes.

3 of 42 Photo: Thomas J. Story

Poached Orange-Fennel Salmon with Dill Crème

Poached Orange-Fennel Salmon with Dill Crème Recipe
Salmon works beautifully made a day ahead and served at room temperature. For a bit of green, top with fennel fronds, carrot tops, or chervil.
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4 of 42 Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen

Salmon in Smoky Tomato Broth

Salmon in Smoky Tomato Broth Recipe

This delicate broth is a grade-A example of how to build big flavor--fast. Keep this recipe on deck for last-minute company.

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5 of 42 Photo: Dylan + Jeni; Styling: Scott Horne

Roasted Salmon with Thyme and Honey-Mustard Glaze

Roasted Salmon with Thyme and Honey-Mustard Glaze Recipe
Slices of citrusy lemon and a bed of fragrant fresh thyme lends wonderful flavor to the fish.
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6 of 42 Photo: Jennifer Causey Styling: Lindsey Ellis Beatty 

Whole Salmon Fillet with Cornichon-Caper Sauce

Whole Salmon Fillet with Cornichon-Caper Sauce Recipe
Ask your fishmonger to remove the long pin bones from the fish--coho, sockeye, or king salmon are good choices.
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7 of 42 Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen

Salmon with Walnut-Avocado Guacamole

Salmon with Walnut-Avocado Guacamole Recipe
Put this power-packed plate into the weeknight rotation. It's ready in less than 20 minutes.
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8 of 42 Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford, Claire Spollen

Slow-Roasted Salmon with Dill Cream

Slow-Roasted Salmon with Dill Cream Recipe
We were amazed by the incredibly moist, succulent texture this technique creates. Ask at the fish counter for a cut from the center or top rather than the tail end so that the fillet has the same thickness throughout. This will ensure even cooking.
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9 of 42 Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

Salmon and Bok Choy

Salmon and Bok Choy Recipe
Bok choy, also known as Chinese cabbage, is chock-ful of vitamins and minerals. It is well known for its anticancer properties so pairing this cruciferous vegetable with salmon gives it a double punch of nutrition.
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10 of 42 Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Karen Shinto

Poached Salmon with White Bean and Radish Salad

Poached Salmon with White Bean and Radish Salad Recipe

The salmon takes almost no time to cook, so prep the radishes and rosemary before the fish goes in the pan. If your backyard rosemary is blooming, sprinkle on a few blossoms before serving.

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11 of 42 Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen

Poached Salmon Fillets

Poached Salmon Fillets Recipe
Any fish can be poached--cooking time will vary depending on the size and thickness of the fillets. Serve them warm or cold.
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12 of 42 Photo: Brian Woodcock; Styling: Lindsey Lower

Smoked Salmon, Barbecue University-Style

Smoked Salmon, Barbecue University-Style Recipe
This whisky-scented smoked salmon combines the virtues of hot smoking and cedar planking. The dry brine in a sugar-salt mixture seasons the fish wonderfully.
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13 of 42 Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Cindy Barr 

Salmon Salad on Arugula

Salmon Salad on Arugula Recipe
One serving of this tasty fresh fish salad packs in a full day's worth of omega-3 fatty acids.
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14 of 42 Photo: Jason Wallis; Styling: Cindy Barr

Spice-Roasted Salmon

Spice-Roasted Salmon Recipe
Garam masala, a warm Indian spice blend, makes a simple rub for fish, chicken, pork, or lamb. Serve the salmon with steamed snow peas and precooked jasmine rice.
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15 of 42 Photo: Alison Miksch; Styling: Claire Spollen

Roasted Salmon with Dijon-Dill Sauce

Roasted Salmon with Dijon-Dill Sauce Recipe
Pungent Dijon and fragrant dill are classic pairings for salmon. The creamy coating helps keep the fish moist.
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16 of 42 Photo: Christopher Testani; Styling: Kira Corbin

Roasted Salmon with Dill, Capers, and Horseradish

Roasted Salmon with Dill, Capers, and Horseradish Recipe
We couldn't get over how delicious and silky-rich this salmon is, or how foolproof the recipe is. Don't be thrown off by the total time it requires: Think of it instead as a great make-ahead dish, where all you have to do the night of the gathering is pop the fish in the oven for a short time.
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17 of 42 Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Randy Mon

Salmon with Snap Peas, Bacon, and Mint

Salmon with Snap Peas, Bacon, and Mint Recipe
This company-worthy dish is all about the interplay of rich and fresh flavors. And there's almost no more delicious way to eat snap peas than sautéed in crème fraîche.
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18 of 42

Baked Salmon with Tarragon-Glazed Cucumber

Baked Salmon with Tarragon-Glazed Cucumber Recipe
Cooked cucumber? Trust us. A little heat makes it slightly creamy and helps it soak up the gently seasoned pickling mixture. Thin-skinned cucumber is a must here for its tender texture and bright color.
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19 of 42 Photo: Jan Smith

Smoked Salmon-Cardamom Spread

Smoked Salmon-Cardamom Spread Recipe
Smoked salmon is the star of this low-fat spread. It's a great choice for an appetizer, and because it's rich and filling, you'll be satisfied with a couple of tablespoons. Serve with whole grain crackers or bread to add a little more fiber to your day.
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20 of 42 Photo: Stephen Devries; Styling: Lindsey Lower 

Glazed Salmon with Couscous

Glazed Salmon with Couscous Recipe
You can't beat this quick weeknight dinner of Glazed Salmon with Couscous. It's table-ready in 25 minutes. Glazing the salmon before cooking keeps it moist; a second-coat later lets the sweet-tangy sauce shine.
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21 of 42 Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro

Chipotle Salmon Burgers

Chipotle Salmon Burgers Recipe
Get out of the beef rut and make your burgers with fresh salmon. Yes, that's right–fresh, not canned. The salmon is a great match for the cilantro and chipotle chile in the burger mixture. In addition to the good-for-you fish, the tropical mayonnaise has both mango and pineapple that contribute disease-fighting vitamin C.
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22 of 42 Photo: Quentin Bacon

Gingered Salmon Over Black Rice with Bok Choy

Gingered Salmon Over Black Rice with Bok Choy Recipe
Pink-fleshed salmon is beautifully contrasted by black Japonica rice in this healthy dinner for two.
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23 of 42 Photo: Whitney Ott; Styling: Lindsey Lower

Orange-Glazed Salmon with Olive Quinoa

Orange-Glazed Salmon with Olive Quinoa Recipe
The fragrant orange glaze caramelizes as the salmon quickly cooks under the broiler. To serve 4, double the salmon, glaze, and quinoa, and increase the water for the quinoa to 1 1/4 cups.
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24 of 42 Photo: Jan Smith

Spiced Salmon Kebabs (Tandoori Rawas)

Spiced Salmon Kebabs (Tandoori Rawas) Recipe
Indian spices such as cumin, coriander, ajowan and cardamom add exotic flavor to the salmon without adding any additional fat. The cubes of salmon are coated in an herbed yogurt mixture that's typical for tandoori dishes.
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25 of 42 Photo: Quentin Bacon

Citrus Salmon with Watercress Salad

Citrus Salmon with Watercress Salad Recipe
This pink and green-hued meal features salmon fillets, grapefruit, cucumber, and watercress.
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26 of 42 Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Paige Hicks

Cavatappi with Salmon and Wilted Fennel

Cavatappi with Salmon and Wilted Fennel Recipe
The fennel bulb and fronds are both used in this dish, but save the stalks, too--they'll add anise-like notes to vegetable stock.
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27 of 42 Photo: Jason Varney; Styling: Lindsey Lower

Broiled Salmon with Creamy Lemon-Dill Sauce

Broiled Salmon with Creamy Lemon-Dill Sauce Recipe
You may find a few salmon options at the counter; go for sustainable farmed Atlantic salmon, U.S. farmed coho, or wild Alaskan salmon. Serve over a bed of prepared farro.
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28 of 42 Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Emma Star Jensen

Salmon with Roasted Grapes and Arugula Salad

Salmon with Roasted Grapes and Arugula Salad Recipe
In this healthy weeknight dinner, thyme and arugula keep the sweetness of the grapes in balance. Nearly all the cooking is done on a single baking sheet.
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29 of 42 Photo: Rachel Weill

Smoked Salmon Summer Squash Salad

Smoked Salmon Summer Squash Salad Recipe
The salmon comes off the grill juicy yet fragrant with smoke, a contrast to the creamy salad made with grilled and raw squash.
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30 of 42 Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Fanny Pan

Broiled Salmon and Asparagus with Crème Fraîche

Broiled Salmon and Asparagus with Crème Fraîche Recipe
This technique cooks salmon perfectly every time. The sauce is flavorful and rich, but not heavy--just right for a weeknight.
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31 of 42 Randy Mayor; Jan Gautro

Almond-Crusted Salmon

Almond-Crusted Salmon Recipe
Double the heart-healthy benefits of salmon by coating the fillets in almond meal. Almonds are a top source of vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant that helps fight against both heart disease, certain kinds of cancers, and certain eye diseases.
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32 of 42 Photo: Jan Smith

Poached Salmon with Creamy Herb Sauce

Poached Salmon with Creamy Herb Sauce Recipe
Poaching is a simple, low-fat cooking method where you simmer the whole piece of food in a flavored liquid. It's a great way to add depths of flavor without adding fat. Here, the salmon is poached in a simple mixture of white wine, lemon, and herbs.
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33 of 42 Photo: Christopher Testani; Styling: Alma Melendez

Seared Salmon with Orange-Lentil Salad

Seared Salmon with Orange-Lentil Salad Recipe
Serve seared salmon over an Orange-Lentil salad for a flavorful fish dish.
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34 of 42 Photo: Penny De Los Santos

Salmon Croquettes with Dill Sauce

Salmon Croquettes with Dill Sauce Recipe
Back in the day, salmon croquettes usually meant rich bindings and fillers (eggs, flour, cracker crumbs) to hold them together. And they were typically fried in an inch of bacon grease. In my house, the binder is egg only, and the patties are pan-seared in a little olive oil.
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35 of 42 Photo: Brian Woodcock; Styling: Claire Spollen

Salmon with Lime-Hoisin Glaze with Crunchy Bok Choy Slaw

Salmon with Lime-Hoisin Glaze with Crunchy Bok Choy Slaw Recipe
You'll love this dish for the sweet, sticky caramelized crust and crispy skin. The broiler will get you there in only 20 minutes.
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36 of 42 Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr

Roasted Wild Salmon and Dill

Roasted Wild Salmon and Dill Recipe
Wild salmon tends to have a stronger flavor and slightly less fat than farm-raised. Because of the assertive flavor of the fish, the only additional ingredients here are olive oil, salt, pepper, and a couple of mild herbs. The peak season for wild salmon is April through October.
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37 of 42 Becky Luigart-Stayner

Salmon Croquettes with Rémoulade

Salmon Croquettes with Rémoulade Recipe
Making croquettes is one of the best ways to use canned salmon, and canned salmon is a great source of calcium because of the soft bones that remain in the fish.
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38 of 42 Photo: Greg Dupree; Styling: Claire Spollen

Glazed Salmon and Rice Bowl

Glazed Salmon and Rice Bowl Recipe
A soy sauce, honey, and vinegar mixture doubles as a marinade for the salmon and a drizzle over the finished dish.
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39 of 42 Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke

Sizzling Salmon-and-Spinach Salad with Soy Vinaigrette

Sizzling Salmon-and-Spinach Salad with Soy Vinaigrette Recipe
If there were a healthy recipe hall of fame, this one would definitely be on the list. In addition to the salmon, it's full of other nutrient-packed foods such as spinach, red bell pepper, corn, bean sprouts, and sesame seeds. It's more than a salad–it's a meal.
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40 of 42 Photo: Jan Smith

Grilled Salmon with Garlic, Lemon, and Basil

Grilled Salmon with Garlic, Lemon, and Basil Recipe
Beautiful and full of flavor, salmon doesn't need much more than a few simple ingredients to make it shine. It's a great fish for grilling because of its firm texture and high fat content. But don't worry–it's the healthy kind of fat.
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41 of 42 Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Karen Shinto

Poached Salmon with White Bean and Radish Salad

Poached Salmon with White Bean and Radish Salad Recipe

The salmon takes almost no time to cook, so prep the radishes and rosemary before the fish goes in the pan. If your backyard rosemary is blooming, sprinkle on a few blossoms before serving.

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42 of 42 Photo: Helen Dujardin; Styling: Mindi Shapiro-Levine

Roasted Salmon with Pea Puree

Roasted Salmon with Pea Puree Recipe

Serve this delicious and fresh Pea Puree over Roasted Salmon for an impressive fish dinner.

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