Love salmon but bored of eating it the same way? Spice up your meal prep with these salmon meal prep recipes.
Salmon is an excellent source of protein. Protein helps keep you full, so you’re not reaching for unhealthy snacks later on. Salmon is also packed with brain-boosting omega-3s.
Make sure you have some meal prep containers to store all that tasty food. By storing it in airtight containers, you will keep your food fresh longer these glass storage containers here.
1. Orange Ginger Glazed Salmon Recipe
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Looking for an elegant yet easy high protein meal prep idea? Give this a try. It is sweet and tangy, with just a hint of heat. So, it’s perfect for your entire family.
Serve with rice and steamed broccoli. Use this simple steaming basket to steam your vegetables; it’s much easier to use and very cheap to buy.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 306
- Fats: 11g
- Protein: 31g
- Carbs: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 15g
2. Easy Air Fryer
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Serve up some of this fried salmon. It is seasoned with cardamom so that it will put you in the holiday spirit. And it’s much healthier for you too.
That’s because you’re not deep-frying it. Instead, you’re using an Air fryer. If you don’t yet have an air fryer, there’s good quality and low budget one here.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 161
- Fats: 7g
- Protein: 22g
- Carbs: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 0g
3. Flaky Oven Baked Salmon Recipe
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Are you looking for a dinner that your whole family will love? Serve them this! This tender, flaky salmon will have them coming back for seconds. So make sure you make enough.
Serve with steamed green beans and some butter. Yum! It’s a lovely high protein lunch meal that you can bring to work!
Per Serving:
- Calories: 291
- Fats: 10g
- Protein: 44g
- Carbs: 0.6g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Sugar: 0g
4. Mediterranean
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The last thing you want to do at the end of meal prepping is washing pots. That’s where this sheet pan dish comes in handy.
It’s yummy and packed with Mediterranean flavors. From the seasonings to the veggies. You have artichokes, two different types of olives, heirloom tomatoes, artichokes, and even asparagus.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 628
- Fats: 43g
- Protein: 52g
- Carbs: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 2g
5. Summer Squash & Dill Burgers
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These salmon burgers are a nice change. They’re crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside… just like your “regular” burgers.
The Dijon mustard adds a bit of heat. But the surprise ingredient is the summer squash. It adds some sweetness and balances the savory side of the burger. And it’s a great way to get those veggies in.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 90
- Fats: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Carbs: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 1g
6. Sweet Chili
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This salmon is different than your regular salmon. It is sweet, savory, has umami flavor, and has a hint of heat to boot. It is a party in your mouth.
Not sure how to check if your salmon is ready? Check to see if it flakes easily with a fork.
If it does, you’re good to go. To be on the safe side, also check to see if your salmon has reached an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit. This food thermometer will come in handy.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 365
- Fats: 13g
- Protein: 30g
- Carbs: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 20g
7. Chilli Garlic Salmon
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This salmon dish is a delicious mix of flavors. You’ve got your sweet, spicy, sour, and salty.
The sweet potatoes and the tenderstem broccoli complete the meal. Tenderstem broccoli is a cross between Chinese kale and broccoli.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 568
- Fats: 33g
- Protein: 40g
- Carbs: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 6g
8. Breaded Honey Mustard
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The salmon is crusted with breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. What you get is salmon that is crispy on the outside and flaky tender on the inside.
But that’s not all. It’s also sweet and spicy. That’s because of the spicy-sweet marinade you’ll be using. This marinade goes great not only on salmon but white fish too. So, it’s pretty handy.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 500
- Fats: 26g
- Protein: 41g
- Carbs: 110g
- Fiber: 12g
- Sugar: 34g
9. Salmon Steak Sheet Pan Dinner
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On the menu are juicy salmon steaks and beautifully roasted asparagus. All covered in a creamy garlic butter sauce with Parmesan cheese…delish.
And one serving has only 6 grams of net carbs. That because you’re using asparagus, a low carb veggie.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 372
- Fats: 27g
- Protein: 27g
- Carbs: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 3g
10. Easy Southern
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These salmon patties are crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. And they’re packed with flavor. The capers add saltiness, while the shallots add savory notes. The cayenne pepper adds a bit of heat.
Serve with homemade fries or make low carb chips to make it a little healthier. For this recipe, make sure you have a good quality iron skillet at home like this one.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 278
- Fats: 8g
- Protein: 19g
- Carbs: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 2g
11. Salmon With Parsley Sauce
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The salmon is tender and flaky on the outside while the skin is crispy perfection. All topped with a garlic parsley sauce. It makes eating salmon so yummy.
To make the skin super crispy, you’ll be cooking your salmon skin side down. You won’t be flipping your salmon at all, so make sure you season both sides well.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 485
- Fats: 44g
- Protein: 19g
- Carbs: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 0g
12. Sriracha Teriyaki
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Nicely seared salmon is covered in a sticky teriyaki sauce. It will have you licking your fingers and your plate.
All served with sauteed sugar snap peas. And topped with sesame seeds for a nice crunch. The best part is that it takes less than 30 minutes to make. And you only use one skillet.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 159
- Fats: 7g
- Protein: 2g
- Carbs: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 19g
13. Easy Sheet Pan Chili Lime Orange
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You have juicy, super flavorful salmon broiled to perfection. Surrounded by a medley of red, green, and yellow bell peppers.
The key to the salmon being so flavorful is the marinade. It is a nice mixture of tangy and sweet, salty, and heat.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 367
- Fats: 18g
- Protein: 35g
- Carbs: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 8g
14. Sesame Crusted Patties
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Do you love salmon patties? Then, you’ll love these! They’re super juicy on the inside. The sesame seeds and Panko breadcrumbs make the outside nice and crunchy.
While the fish sauce, lime, ginger, mint, and cilantro add a tasty Thai flavor.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 404
- Fats: 25g
- Protein: 27g
- Carbs: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 3g
15. Baked Salmon Patties With Creamy Lime Sauce
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Not a big fan of fried salmon patties? These patties are a great option. They’re tender on the inside and nicely browned on the outside. The Parmesan cheese is a pleasant surprise.
While the Dijon mustard adds a bit of heat, and the red bell peppers and greens onions add some freshness.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 166
- Fats: 8g
- Protein: 11g
- Carbs: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 1g
16. Broiled Salmon With Sweet & Spicy Rub
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Do you want a simple dish that’s ready in under 15 minutes? Then give this a try! The smokiness of the smoked paprika balances the sweetness. While the chili powder adds a little heat.
The secret to it being sweet is that you use coconut sugar in your salmon rub. If you need to stock up on some, you can find some here.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 405
- Fats: 25g
- Protein: 38g
- Carbs: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 5g
17. Stewed With Onions
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Want to enjoy salmon Greek style? Then, try this dish! This salmon is incredibly moist. And the stew is packed with lots of tender, juicy onions…you can eat them just like that.
Spoiler alert: To make the stew, you don’t use any tomatoes. But it is fantastic just the way it is. It is sweet and tangy and complements the salmon beautifully.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 535
- Fats: 30g
- Protein: 38g
- Carbs: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 12g
18. Nicoise Salad
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This salad tastes like anything but grass. It’s colorful, crunchy, salty, sweet, and has a bit of heat. And it’s packed with delicious ingredients, like salmon, kalamata olives, and hardboiled eggs.
It can be hit and miss making the perfect boiled egg for this salad. So, to get it just right, you can use an egg maker instead.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 583
- Fats: 5g
- Protein: 45g
- Carbs: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Sugar: 6g
19. Salmon Mediterranean Grain Bowl Recipe
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It is full of flavor! From the briny capers to the beautifully sauteed zucchini and eggplants to the yummy olives, and the juicy cherry tomatoes. You can’t get any more Greek than this.
The tangy vinaigrette complements the flaky, tender salmon nicely. The farro adds a nice nutty taste and is good for you too. If your local grocery store doesn’t have it, you can find some here.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 702
- Fats: 34g
- Protein: 37g
- Carbs: 68g
- Fiber: 17g
- Sugar: 12g
20. Crispy Parmesan Dill
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Breaded salmon is a nice change from regular salmon. But just ¼ cup of breadcrumbs has a whopping 14 grams of net carbs. You can enjoy all the crunchiness of breaded salmon without all the carbs.
The key to it being so low carb is that you use crushed pork rinds as your breading, along with Parmesan cheese. If you’re running low on pork rinds, you can find some here.
Per Serving:
- Calories: 346
- Fats: 21.3
- Protein: 39g
- Carbs: 1.7g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Sugar: 0g