Looking for one pan salmon dinner recipes with a little variety? Think golden potato wedges, glossy glazes and salmon nestled into a saucy skillet.
These ideas give you plenty of combinations to consider, from simple vegetable pairings to rice and pasta.
Use these photos as pairing inspiration, not complete recipes or confirmation that everything cooks together. There’s also one Brussels sprouts skillet included as a one-pan side to serve with salmon.
Salmon dinner ideas worth saving
golden salmon and asparagus
We’re starting off strong with this gorgeous salmon and asparagus skillet. I love the golden tops and all those little chopped herbs.
The asparagus sits right alongside the fish, with lemon tucked into the edge.
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Keep a lemon wedge on your plate if you’d like an extra squeeze before eating.
green beans and little potatoes
If you like keeping your dinner combinations simple, this one is for you. Salmon portions sit across a tray of green beans and small potatoes, including yellow and purple ones.
Some potato halves already have golden cut sides while the salmon looks uncooked here. I especially love the mix of little potatoes scattered between those long green beans.
glazed salmon with broccoli
How good does that glossy topping look? A spoonful of dark sauce goes over the browned salmon, with broccoli scattered around it.
The sesame seeds and little green onion pieces are such a nice finishing touch.
sesame and green onion tops
I am obsessed with the topping on this salmon. Black and white sesame seeds cover the shiny surface, with sliced green onions scattered between them.
If you want a similar finish, try those garnishes over your favorite glazed salmon recipe.
colorful rice skillet
This may just be my favorite skillet here. There’s so much to love, from the red and yellow tomatoes to the green and purple olives.
Deeply browned salmon sits over rice with chickpeas and little white cheese pieces.
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Save this combination if your usual salmon dinner needs more color.
salmon in a pale golden sauce
Love a saucy dinner? This skillet has salmon surrounded by a pale golden sauce, leafy greens and dark red tomato strips.
I especially love the green leaves scattered over the top.
I’d serve bread alongside a dish like this for scooping up the sauce.
brussels sprouts on the side
Want something a little different to serve with your salmon? This skillet of Brussels sprouts has browned cut sides, cashews and sesame seeds scattered throughout.
I’d borrow this vegetable combination for a side to go with a simply seasoned salmon fillet. Those golden cashew pieces are my favorite detail.
potato wedges and zucchini
Don’t want to choose between potatoes and green vegetables? No problem! This tray has golden wedges on one side and long zucchini slices below them.
The herb-speckled salmon and thick lemon slices make the whole spread look lovely. I’d keep that generous lemon garnish for serving.
salmon piled with corn
The corn fans are going to love this! Yellow and pale kernels are piled over a large browned salmon fillet, with chopped greens mixed throughout.
Try a corn topping on your own salmon if you want something different from the usual vegetables on the side.
broccoli and orange vegetables
This is another colorful tray worth saving. Orange vegetable cubes sit above browned broccoli, while the salmon has chopped herbs and a crumbly white topping.
I love the lime wedges tucked between the portions. There’s also a little bowl of orange sauce on the tray, so you could borrow that serving idea and keep your chosen sauce on the side.
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salmon bowl with bok choy
If you love a dinner bowl, this one is for you. Glossy salmon sits over rice beside halved bok choy and bright green edamame pods.
Sesame seeds finish the fish and vegetables.
For your own bowl, try shelled edamame so it’s ready to scoop up with the rice.
orzo and lemon wedges
I love this salmon with its bed of sauce-coated orzo. The browned fish, chopped herbs and big lemon wedges look so good together.
If you’re in the mood for pasta rather than potatoes, save this combination for your next dinner.
everything bagel topping
Want your salmon topping to look a little different? This everything bagel version has a pale coating covered with seeds and golden flakes.
Green beans and potato pieces sit alongside it.
The topping is the detail I’d borrow here. Try everything bagel seasoning with your preferred salmon recipe for a similar speckled finish.
salmon and pepper tortillas
Who says you have to serve salmon as a whole fillet? This tray has pieces of fish mixed with red peppers, corn and green onions. There are tortillas ready to fill, too.
I especially love the avocado added to the plated tortilla. Keep some lime wedges nearby if you want to follow the same serving idea.
a tray full of vegetables
Don’t want to stick to just one vegetable? Look no further because this colorful tray has plenty going on.
Zucchini, peppers and broccoli surround the salmon, with browned edges showing throughout.
Pick a similar mix when you want lots of vegetables on your plate. The chopped herbs over the fish are a pretty finishing touch.
herb-topped salmon platter
This is such a pretty way to bring salmon to the table. A large herb-covered piece sits over chickpeas, zucchini rounds and tomatoes, with whole green leaves scattered on top.
I’d borrow the platter arrangement for a shared dinner. Leave some of the vegetables showing around the edges just like this.
bright mango salsa
How gorgeous is that yellow mango salsa? It runs across the white rice and alongside the salmon, with red pieces, purple onion and chopped greens mixed in.
If you want to try fruit instead of a creamy sauce, pair your salmon with mango salsa and rice. Don’t forget a lime wedge if you like this serving idea.
almonds over salmon and rice
This almond-topped salmon may just be another favorite. I love the sliced almonds scattered over the herbs, with rice spread underneath the fish.
A section has been pulled away beside the fork to reveal those pink flakes. Keep the lemon wedges around the edge if you like this presentation.
herby salmon and cauliflower
If you are looking for a simple pairing, this one is for you. Chopped green herbs cover the salmon, with golden cauliflower florets filling the other half of the plate.
The lemon wedges are a lovely extra touch. I’d keep this combination simple with the cauliflower piled right beside the fish.
orange sauce and sliced chilies
Last but definitely not least, we have this salmon nestled into a vivid orange sauce. I love the red and green chili slices on top, plus those little leafy sprigs.
If you want to try a similar skillet, choose a sauce recipe with a heat level that suits you. Keep the colorful chili garnish if you like that extra touch.