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What to cook with salmon

Quick answer: With salmon you can make Pan-seared salmon with lemon (15 min), Teriyaki salmon bowls (20 min), Sheet-pan salmon and potatoes (35 min).

A salmon fillet is done in about 12 minutes in a hot oven or pan, and needs little more than salt, lemon and heat.

Updated 2026-10-07

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Pan-seared salmon with lemon: with salmon in ~15 minutes

~15 min

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You'll also need: lemon, butter, salt and pepper

  1. Pat the fillets dry and season well.
  2. Sear skin-side down in a hot oiled pan for 4–5 minutes until crisp.
  3. Flip, add butter and lemon juice, and cook 1–2 minutes more.
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Teriyaki salmon bowls: with salmon in ~20 minutes

~20 min

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You'll also need: soy sauce, honey, rice, cucumber, sesame seeds

  1. Bake salmon at 400°F (200°C) for 10–12 minutes.
  2. Simmer 3 tbsp soy sauce with 2 tbsp honey until syrupy.
  3. Serve the salmon over rice with cucumber, glaze and sesame seeds.
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Sheet-pan salmon and potatoes: with salmon in ~35 minutes

~35 min

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You'll also need: baby potatoes, olive oil, garlic, lemon

  1. Roast halved potatoes at 425°F (220°C) for 20 minutes.
  2. Push them aside, add seasoned salmon, and roast 10–12 minutes more.
  3. Finish with lemon juice.
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Goes well with: lemon, rice, asparagus, potatoes, soy sauce, dill

Tip: Salmon is ready when it flakes at the thickest point and is just opaque; 125–130°F (52–54°C) keeps it moist.

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Cooking ideas, not nutrition or medical advice. Check allergens and cook meat and eggs to safe temperatures.