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    Cooking Gorgeous » MSN Posts

    These Simple Salmon Recipes Work Every Time

    Published: Mar 9, 2026 by Ayla Clulee

    This collection of simple salmon recipes is here to help when you want something reliable without spending too much time thinking about it. Most of them are easy to prepare in just 5 minutes, so that you can get a good meal on the table without much fuss.

    Salmon is a great ingredient to keep in the fridge, and I cook it quite often at home. It cooks quickly, works with simple flavours, and usually goes down well with everyone at the table. Still, it’s easy to run out of ideas and end up making the same thing every time.

    Mediterranean Style Baked Salmon

    salmon fillet is baked until fork tender
    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

    Individual Salmon en Croute

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

    Individual 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 Bagel with Cream Cheese

    Ayla Clulee

    Lox Bagel or Smoked Salmon Bagel is a scrumptious, elegant, yet fuss-free breakfast and brunch option to serve to family and friends. It consists of lightly toasted bagels topped with tangy cream cheese, smoked salmon (or lox) slices, cucumbers, briny capers, pickled red onions, and fresh dill.

    To learn more: Lox Bagel - Smoked Salmon Bagel with Cream Cheese

    Salmon and Spinach Quiche

    salmon quiche with spinach
    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

    Smoked Salmon Pate

    smoked salmon pate served on a piece os bread
    Ayla Clulee

    This easy Smoked Salmon Pate recipe is the perfect appetiser for your festive table, whether it is Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year celebrations. 

    It is a simple and flavorsome dish made with a combination of smoked salmon and poached salmon for extra texture and flavor.

    To learn more: Smoked Salmon Pate

    Salmon and Spinach Pasta

    salmon and parmesan are added to the pasta last minute
    Ayla Clulee

    This extremely delicious Salmon and Spinach Pasta recipe is perfect for you if you are looking for a fantastic family weekday meal that is ready in 25 minutes. Creamy, cheesy, and scrumptious, this pasta dish will be a new family favourite in no time.

    To learn more: Salmon and Spinach Pasta

    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

    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

    Fish Pie

    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

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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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