Creating a meal with canned salmon can be both yummy and good for health. These canned salmon recipes give a simple way to add lots of protein and healthy omega-3 fats to your meals. Canned salmon can do the job if you want a fast lunch, a filling dinner, or a tasty snack. You might be surprised by how much amazing taste you can get from this basic kitchen item.
With a simple can of salmon, you can make a variety of appetizing dishes like crunchy salmon croquettes, savory salmon loaf, or even a quick and yummy salmon dip. They are a creative way to incorporate seafood into your meal for those who love to eat seafood. So, try these protein-rich recipes and discover how canned salmon can transform your dishes into lip-smacking, healthy delights.
Canned Salmon Pasta
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 Large Cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 (5 Ounce) Can Salmon (Pink Or Sockeye, Boneless/skinless)
- 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice + Zest Of ½ Lemon
- 1 Tablespoon Fresh Parsley Chopped
- Salt & Pepper To Taste
- 4 Ounces Uncooked Pasta (I Used Spaghetti)
Salmon Burgers
Ingredients
- 1 (14 Oz.) Can Salmon, Drained Completely
- 1 Large Egg, Lightly Beaten
- ½ C. Panko Bread Crumbs
- 1 Clove Garlic, Minced
- Zest Of 1 Lemon
- 2 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
- 2 Tbsp. Freshly Chopped Dill
- 1 Tbsp. Dijon Mustard
- 1 Tsp. Worcestershire Sauce
- ½ Tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
- Kosher Salt
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 1 Tbsp. Extra-virgin Olive Oil
- Hamburger Buns, For Serving
- Mayonnaise, For Serving
- Romaine, For Serving
- Tomato, For Serving
- Red Onion, For Serving
Pan-Fried Salmon Croquettes Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 large shallots
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 lemon
- 9 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 30 ounces (or 2 14.75-ounce cans) canned salmon, drained
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons chopped dill, divided
- 1 ½ cup panko breadcrumbs, divided
- 8 ounces sour cream
Spicy Canned Salmon Rice Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 5-ounce Can Skinless Wild Pink Or Red Salmon, In Water Drained
- 1 Tablespoons Light Mayonnaise
- 2 Teaspoons Sriracha Sauce, Plus More For Topping
- 2 Scallions, White And Greens Separated
- Pinch Kosher Salt
- ¾ Cup Cooked Brown Rice, Heated
- ½ Cup Chopped Cucumber, I Use Persian Cucumbers
- Furikake Or Chopped Nori And Sesame Seeds, For Garnish
Baked Salmon Loaf
Ingredients
- 16 Ounces Canned Salmon, Drained
- 1 ½ Cups Soft Fresh Breadcrumbs
- 2 Large Eggs
- ½ Cup Light Cream, Or Evaporated Milk
- 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, Melted
- 3 Tablespoons Finely Chopped Onion
- 1 Tablespoon Finely Chopped Fresh Parsley
- 1 Teaspoon Dry Dill Weed
- ½ Teaspoon Kosher Salt
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper, To Taste
Salmon Wraps 3 Ways
Ingredients
Caesar Salad
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup avocado mayonnaise or your favorite mayo
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
- 4 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Pepper
- 4 wraps
- 2 cans Gold Seal wild pink salmon 240 g
- 1 head Romaine lettuce washed, dried, and torn into bite-sized pieces
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
Sushi
- ¾ cup basmati rice uncooked; or whatever rice you prefer
- 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
- 1 sheet seaweed cut into small pieces
- 4 wraps
- 2 cans Gold Seal wild pink salmon 240 g
- 1 carrot thinly sliced
- 1 cucumber thinly sliced
- 1 avocado sliced
- sesame seeds
Everything Bagel
- 4 wraps
- ¼ cup cream cheese
- 4 teaspoons everything bagel seasoning
- 2 cans Gold Seal wild pink salmon 240 g
- 1 cucumber sliced
- 1 bell pepper sliced
Salmon Burger From Canned Salmon
INGREDIENTS
Delicious Salmon Burgers With Guacamole Recipe
- 2 14 oz. cans Pink Salmon 1 drained
- 3 large eggs beaten
- 1 tbsp. garlic powder
- 1 tbsp. dried or chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp. rosemary leaves dried
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp. old bay seasoning
- 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
- olive oil for frying, 1 tablespoon at a time
Delicious Guacamole
- 1 avocado
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon tabasco sauce
- ½ tbsp. Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 tsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Salmon Salad Sandwiches
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE SALMON SALAD
- 12 ounces canned wild pink salmon , like Wild Planet or Kirkland brand (2 6-ounce cans)
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup finely diced celery
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ¾ teaspoon dried dill or 1 tablespoon fresh
- ½ teaspoon salt
FOR THE REST
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- 8 slices of sturdy sandwich bread like focaccia, ciabatta, or sourdough
- green leaf lettuce
- thinly sliced cucumber
- thinly sliced tomato
Gluten-free Salmon Spring Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 (7.5oz/213g) canned salmon
- ⅓ cup water
- 10 rice paper wrappers
- 2 ½ cups thinly shredded green cabbage loosely packed
- 5 teaspoons plain mayonnaise
- ground black pepper to taste
- 2 scallions thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds optional
- 2 tablespoons healthy cooking oil such as coconut oil, avocado oil, butter or ghee
Canned Salmon Pasta
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large cloves garlic minced
- 1 (5 ounce) can salmon (pink or sockeye, boneless/skinless)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice + zest of ½ lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 4 ounces uncooked pasta (I used spaghetti)
Salmon Loaf
Ingredients
- 16 ounces of canned salmon drained
- 1 cup seasoned fine breadcrumbs
- ½ cup onion finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dill weed
- ½ cup milk
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Kale And Salmon Caesar Salad
Southern Salmon Croquettes
Ingredients
- ½ cup flour
- ¼ cup yellow cornmeal
- 15 ounces canned salmon
- 1 red bell pepper , finely chopped
- ½ cup sweet onion , diced
- 1 large egg , beaten
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup cilantro , chopped
- Olive oil for frying
Mediterranean Salmon Orzo Salad
Ingredients
- ½ lb. orzo or any gluten-free pasta
For the dressing:
- 1 lemon, juiced
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- ¼ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
Remaining salad ingredients:
- 2 – 5 oz. Bumble Bee® Premium Pink Salmon Skinless and Boneless Pouches
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup pitted black olives, drained and sliced
- ½ cup roughly chopped fresh parsley
Salmon Meatballs
Ingredients
- 2 6-ounce cans of boneless, skinless salmon
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (plain, panko)
- ¼ cup diced onion
- 1 egg
- 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 2 Tablespoons creamy horseradish (found in the deli section)
- 1 tablespoon chopped capers
- ½ cup oil for frying
