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    Simple Salmon Recipes for Summer Meals

    Published: Jun 17, 2026 by Ayla Clulee

    This collection of simple salmon recipes for summer meals is perfect when you want something fresh, easy, and full of flavor. Salmon is incredibly versatile — from baked fillets and air fryer salmon to smoked salmon bagels, salads, pasta, and light lunch dishes. Pair it with lemon, herbs, yogurt sauces, new potatoes, crisp vegetables, and fresh bread to create a delightful meal that feels just right for warmer days.

    Mini Salmon Wellingtons

    Individual salmon en croute served with sweet potato fries and steamed greens
    Ayla Clulee

    Mini Salmon en Croute (or Salmon Wellington) is a classic French gourmet dish made with fresh salmon, spinach, and cream cheese wrapped in buttery and flaky puff pastry. 

    Ready in just 40 minutes, this delicious salmon dish will be a family favorite that you will want to make again and again!

    To learn more: Individual Salmon en Croute 

    Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Bagels

    Ayla Clulee

    My Lox Bagel is a simple, elegant, and healthy breakfast or brunch option to serve to family and friends on a weekend. It is made with lightly toasted bagels topped with cream cheese, smoked salmon or lox, and a handful of crisp, briny toppings.

    To learn more: Lox on Bagel

    Salmon Quiche

    salmon and spinach quiche served with salad
    Ayla Clulee

    Salmon and Spinach Quiche is a light, creamy, and indulgent treat that is perfect for a delicious breakfast, brunch, lunch, or a light dinner. This flavoursome quiche features a buttery homemade pastry crust, and a creamy egg base scattered with fresh spinach and salmon filling.

    It is very straightforward to make at home with simple ingredients, and impressive enough to wow your guests!

    To learn more: Salmon and Spinach Quiche

    Mediterranean Baked Salmon

    salmon fillet is cooked until it is flaky
    Ayla Clulee

    Mediterranean Baked Salmon is a simple yet impressive and delicious dish, whether you serve it as the centrepiece of a holiday dinner table for special occasions or as a quick weeknight dinner. It is the perfect combination of fresh salmon fillet marinated with Mediterranean flavours such as lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic.

    To learn more: Mediterranean Baked Salmon

    Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon Bites

    Ayla Clulee

    Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon Bites are the perfect way to enjoy a healthy family meal on a hectic weeknight dinner. Bite-sized pieces of salmon are marinated in a rich teriyaki sauce and then cooked to perfection in an air fryer. 

    This foolproof recipe will give you the most delicious salmon bites that are perfect for any occasion.

    To learn more: Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon Bites

    Pasta Alfredo with Salmon

    Pasta alfredo made with salmon is served with fresh herbs on a plate.
    Ayla Clulee

    My scrumptious Pasta Alfredo is made with fresh salmon and a smooth Parmesan cream sauce that coats every strand of pasta beautifully. It’s incredibly delicious, comes together in just 25 minutes, and is perfect for a family weekday meal. It's excellent for making ahead and freezing.

    To learn more: Pasta Alfredo with Salmon

    Fish Pie with Leeks

    Ayla Clulee

    This Easy Fish Pie Recipe With Leeks is perfect for you if you love fish and you are a big fan of a Cottage Pie or any other pot pie. It is the ultimate British comfort food made with chunky pieces of fish, leeks, peas, and aromatic fresh herbs in a creamy white sauce, topped with fluffy and cheesy mashed potatoes.

    To learn more: Easy Fish Pie With Leeks

    Air Fryer Marinated Salmon

    Ayla Clulee

    Ready in just 20 minutes, this Air Fryer Marinated Salmon Recipe is ideal for a quick lunch or a healthy weeknight meal!

    Cooking salmon fillets in the air fryer is incredibly easy, and they come out perfectly cooked every time.

    To learn more: Air Fryer Marinated Salmon Recipe

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    Welcome to Cooking Gorgeous, where delicious easy-to-follow recipes and culinary inspiration await you! My name is Ayla Clulee, a passionate and professional Cordon Bleu-trained chef, recipe developer, and food content creator with decades of experience. I am based in the UK, and I'm thrilled to have you here.

    The kitchen is my happy place and cooking is my therapy.

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