Salmon is full of good fats and is easy and quick to cook, making it a great choice to have in your regular dinner rotation. But just having a plain piece of seared, baked, or grilled salmon can get
1. Herbs
Herbs add a ton of fresh flavor that enhance the fish without overpowering it. Toss whatever herbs you have on hand with a little oil and citrus juice and you're golden. Don't have the time? A store-bought pesto is just fine too.
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2. Breadcrumbs
A coating of crunchy breadcrumbs instantly makes salmon more like those guilty-pleasure frozen fish sticks. Dip salmon fillets in beaten egg or brush with a mustard-mayo mixture before coating in fresh breadcrumbs or panko, then pan fry or bake until golden brown. Feel free to add some of your favorite herbs and spices to the breadcrumbs too.
3. Compound Butter
Is there anything that butter doesn't make better? Mix butter with lemon zest and black pepper or some Creole seasoning and place a pat on the salmon fillet after it's cooked. This flavorful butter will melt and mingle with the salmon juices, creating an instant sauce to sop up with some bread or rice. In fact, make extra compound butter and freeze it in small portions to make life even easier.
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4. Yogurt or Crème Fraîche Sauce
A creamy but slightly tangy sauce works really well with salmon, and it's why sour cream-dill sauce over salmon is such a classic. Try mixing in curry powder, Sriracha, or scallions into yogurt or crème fraîche for an easy, elegant salmon topper.
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5. Glaze or Marinade
Finally, a glaze or marinade made with condiments you probably already have in the fridge is a simple way to infuse the salmon with different flavors. If the glaze or marinade has sugar, it'll help the salmon caramelize on the outside even more as it's cooking.
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How do you like to make your salmon more tasty? We'd love to know in the comments!
A coating of crunchy breadcrumbs instantly makes salmon more like those guilty-pleasure frozen fish sticks. Dip salmon fillets in beaten egg or brush with a mustard-mayo mixture before coating in fresh breadcrumbs or panko, then pan fry or bake until golden brown. Feel free to add some of your favorite herbs and spices to the breadcrumbs too.
3. Compound Butter
Is there anything that butter doesn't make better? Mix butter with lemon zest and black pepper or some Creole seasoning and place a pat on the salmon fillet after it's cooked. This flavorful butter will melt and mingle with the salmon juices, creating an instant sauce to sop up with some bread or rice. In fact, make extra compound butter and freeze it in small portions to make life even easier.
Recipe: Broiled Salmon with Spiced Butter
Recipe: Maple-Bourbon Butter
Recipe: Herb Butter
4. Yogurt or Crème Fraîche Sauce
A creamy but slightly tangy sauce works really well with salmon, and it's why sour cream-dill sauce over salmon is such a classic. Try mixing in curry powder, Sriracha, or scallions into yogurt or crème fraîche for an easy, elegant salmon topper.
Salmon in Parchment with Curried Yogurt Sauce
3-Ingredient Recipe: Magic Summer Sauce
Recipe: Smoked Salmon Potato Cakes with Herb Crème Fraîche
5. Glaze or Marinade
Finally, a glaze or marinade made with condiments you probably already have in the fridge is a simple way to infuse the salmon with different flavors. If the glaze or marinade has sugar, it'll help the salmon caramelize on the outside even more as it's cooking.
Recipe: Simple Salmon Teriyaki
Recipe: Mustard-Glazed Salmon
How do you like to make your salmon more tasty? We'd love to know in the comments!
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