Looking for a heart-healthy, nutrient-dense food? In addition to being packed with high-quality proteins and minerals, salmon is a stand-out star when it comes to omega-3 fatty acids.
Check out our wholesome Whole30 list of 15 succulent and savory salmon recipes. Truly delicious and nutritious, browse through our list and let us know your favorites!
1) Grilled Salmon Cobb Salad
Here is a sure-fire recipe for Grilled Salmon Cobb Salad from Fashionable Foods. Salmon, zucchini, arugula, cherry tomatoes, and a Whole30 complaint ranch dressing blend to create this tasty salad. Perfect for a refreshing summertime lunch or dinner!
2) Superfood Baked Salmon
Cotter Crunch has concocted a fabulous formula for a Superfood Baked Salmon. This recipe calls for salmon, Brussel sprouts, fresh blueberries, and balsamic vinegar. What a wonderful mix of flavors!
3) Make-Ahead Paleo Salmon Cakes
A simple-to-make salmon cake? Empowered Sustenance brings us this recipe for Make-Ahead Paleo Salmon Cakes. These delightful bites have salmon, sweet potato, eggs, coconut flour, scallions, and coconut aminos in there main ingredients. Enjoy them with your favorite Whole30 sauce!
4) Bruschetta Grilled Salmon
Get your bruschetta fix with this recipe from Killing Thyme. This Bruschetta Grilled Salmon is packed with flavors as the salmon is grilled with a bruschetta made with tomato, red onion, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and basil. A perfect light, summertime meal!
5) Salmon Burgers with Avocado Garlic Sauce
Will this salmon recipe satisfy your craving for a burger? We bet it will! The Real Food Dietitians have created Salmon Burgers with Avocado Garlic Sauce. This recipe calls for salmon, shallots, green onions, almond flour, Dijon mustard, and fresh dill. Top it off with your favorite dressing to give it a kick!
6) Pan-Seared Salmon with Capers and Baby Artichokes
This recipe for Pan-Seared Salmon with Capers and Baby Artichokes comes from A Calculated Whisk. With lemon, artichokes, extra virgin olive oil, ghee, salmon, shallot and capers, this pan-seared salmon can be prepared swiftly and easily. Don’t miss this one!
7) Harissa and Citrus Baked Salmon
Spicy but with a sour kick, this Harissa and Citrus Baked Salmon is simple to make with just a few ingredients. Sweet Phi uses salmon, harissa (red pepper sauce), orange, green onions, and lemon. This to-die-for salmon recipe is fool-proof! Give it a try!
8) Chipotle Lime Salmon with Mango Avocado Salsa
Fixed on Fresh offers a Mexican salmon dish called Chipotle Lime Salmon with Mango Avocado Salsa. This recipe calls for salmon, olive oil, mango, avocado, jalapeno, lime, and herbs. In less than 20 minutes, you could be diving into this refreshing, and luscious meal!
9) Almond Crusted Salmon
Get some almond in your Whole30 diet with this recipe from Fashionable Foods. Almond Crusted Salmon is made by using salmon, almond meal, dill, garlic, extra light olive oil, and lemon. Enjoy this crunchy and flaky fish with this recipe!
10) Instant Pot Lemon Pepper Salmon
A good list wouldn’t be complete without an instant pot recipe. Wholesomelicious combines parsley dill, salmon, ghee, lemon, zucchini, red bell pepper, and carrot to create Instant Pot Lemon Pepper Salmon. When you’re too busy to fuss in the kitchen, just make this healthy and hearty meal!
11) Indian Salmon Curry Zucchini Noodles
Need to spice up your dinner table? Make this amazing Indian Salmon Curry Zucchini Noodles from Food Faith Fitness! You’ll need full-fat coconut milk, mild curry paste, Alaskan salmon, and zucchini to create this unique dish.
12) Sweet Onion Teriyaki Salmon Packets
Physical Kitchness brings us a Whole30 version of teriyaki salmon. These Sweet Onion Teriyaki Salmon Packets are made with salmon, broccoli, olive oil, vinegar, sweet onion, lemon and Medjool dates. Satisfy your Japanese cravings with this tasty teriyaki!
13) The Best Way to Eat Salmon
What’s The Best Way to Eat Salmon? Whitty Paleo shows us how with this recipe. With salmon, coconut flour, onion powder, garlic powder, parsley, lemon, and coconut oil, you’ll be in salmon heaven!
14) Raspberry Balsamic Glazed Salmon
This recipe for Raspberry Balsamic Glazed Salmon originates from The Real Food Dietitian. This salmon dish requires 7 simple ingredients: salmon, ghee, garlic, dates, balsamic vinegar, raspberries, and thyme. A perfect balance of sweet and savory – this delicious delight is worth all your effort!
15) Macadamia Salmon with Pineapple Salsa
Le Creme De La Crumb created Macadamia Salmon with Pineapple Salsa featuring salmon, macadamia nuts, coconut flakes, and fresh pineapple. Zesty and tasty, this fish dish will not disappoint!
That concludes our list of 15 Whole30 salmon recipes. Did we miss any of your favorites? Share your top dishes in the comments below!