25 Delicious Salmon Steak Recipes to Impress Tonight

Looking for tasty ways to cook salmon steaks tonight?
Here are 25 easy and flavorful recipes that turn your salmon into a restaurant-worthy meal.

Salmon steaks are my go-to choice for a quick and delicious dinner. They cook in just a few minutes and always turn out perfectly tender and flavorful. I love experimenting with different seasonings and sauces to keep each meal exciting.

Cooking salmon steak might seem intimidating, but with the right tips, it becomes easy. Whether pan-seared, baked, or grilled, these recipes help you create restaurant-quality dishes at home. I’m here to guide you through each step to make your cooking experience simple and enjoyable.

Imagine biting into a crispy crust or savoring a succulent piece topped with fresh herbs or zesty lemon. These recipes are designed to bring out the best flavors of salmon, making every meal memorable. Get ready to impress your family or guests with dishes that are healthy, quick, and full of flavor.

1. Garlic Butter Salmon Steak

This Garlic Butter Salmon Steak recipe is quick, simple, and loaded with flavor from the homemade compound butter, making it perfect for a quick dinner or a fancy event. Ready in just 15 minutes, the fish is tender, flaky, and crispy from the pan-sear, with the garlic butter adding so much flavor.

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2. Salmon Steak

This salmon steak is quick and easy to make in just 15 minutes, seasoned with sage and cooked in butter for rich flavor. Simply season the fish, cook it in a hot skillet until golden and fully cooked, then serve immediately with the delicious pan juices for a restaurant-inspired meal at home.

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3. Easy Oven baked Salmon steaks

This Easy Oven Baked Salmon Steaks recipe is quick, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights. The salmon sits on a bed of onions and garlic, is seasoned with herbs, topped with lemon slices, and baked to a golden, caramelized finish, making it truly mouthwatering.

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4. Roasted Salmon Steaks with Lemon Butter Sauce

With just 7 simple ingredients and 5 minutes of prep, these roasted salmon steaks turn into a flaky, tender dish topped with a zesty lemon butter sauce. It’s an easy weeknight dinner that feels fancy enough for guests—no fuss, just flavor.

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5. Pan Seared Salmon Steak

Create a perfect golden crust on your salmon steak quickly by pan-searing it in a hot skillet with a bit of avocado oil. Make sure to pat the fish dry, bring it to room temperature, and avoid moving it around—then serve with your favorite sides for a delicious, fuss-free dinner!

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6. Grilled Salmon Steaks with Creamy Mustard Chive Sauce

Juicy grilled salmon steaks are ready in just 15 minutes, with a smoky char on the outside and tender, flavorful meat inside. Topped with a creamy mustard chive sauce, each bite is tangy, savory, and totally delicious.

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7. Oven Baked Salmon Steaks

Bake fresh, boneless salmon steaks coated in a blend of garlic, brown sugar, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper at 400°F for 15-22 minutes for a quick and delicious meal. Serve with lemon wedges and enjoy the moist and tender results enhanced by olive oil or melted butter.

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8. How to Cook Salmon Steaks

Cook salmon steaks in a hot skillet for less than 15 minutes, seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and your favorite spices like garam masala or lemon pepper to enhance their rich flavor. Finish with a dollop of compound butter or fresh herbs for an extra touch of deliciousness, and enjoy a healthy, restaurant-quality meal right at home!

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9. Grilled Salmon Steak Medallions

To make perfectly cooked salmon steaks, start by de-boning them carefully with a sharp knife to remove belly flaps and any pin bones. Then, roll and tie the steaks into tight, round shapes to ensure even cooking, making them easier to handle on the grill, and grill until done to your liking for a delicious, mess-free meal.

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10. Simple Grilled Salmon Steaks (made indoors or out)

These Simple Grilled Salmon Steaks need just a few ingredients—salmon, sea salt, pepper, olive oil, and butter—and taste amazing whether cooked indoors on a grill pan or outside on the barbecue. For the best flavor and nutrition, always go for wild-caught salmon, and cook it fresh the same day you buy it!

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11. Baked Salmon Steak

Seasoned with chives, garlic salt, paprika, and Parmesan, these tender salmon steaks bake to perfection with a hint of thyme and a bed of fresh spinach. Pair them with sweet potato fries or squash for a flavorful, comforting meal that’s super simple to make!

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12. Salmon Steak Recipe (Pan-Seared)

Sear up buttery, juicy perfection with this simple pan-fried salmon steak recipe that uses a quick 20-minute wet brine for full flavor and tender texture. These steaks cook more evenly than filets and deliver the best of both worlds—lean meat with rich belly fat for a delicious balance in every bite.

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13. Maple Soy Grilled Salmon Steaks

This Maple Soy Grilled Salmon Steaks are super quick and easy to make, with a delicious glaze of soy sauce, maple syrup, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes that you brush on while grilling. Simply marinate the salmon for an hour, then grill each side for about 4 minutes, and garnish with sesame seeds and green onion for a flavorful, protein-packed meal.

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14. Pan Fried Salmon Steaks

Pan Fried Salmon Steaks are flavorful and easy to sear, with crispy skin and a moist, tender inside. Simply season the salmon steaks with salt and pepper, fry them in hot avocado oil for 5 minutes on each side, and finish with a lemon butter sauce made from melted butter, lemon juice, zest, sea salt, garlic powder, red chili pepper flakes, and dried parsley.

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15. Salmon Steaks with Soy-Maple Glaze

Fire up the grill for these juicy salmon steaks bathed in a sweet-savory glaze of soy sauce, maple syrup, and sesame oil, infused with ginger and garlic. Just 35 minutes and a quick char later, you’ll be serving up beautifully glazed fish topped with fresh scallions—simple, bold, and delicious.

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16. Baked salmon

Baked salmon is a quick, healthy dish that takes just 15 minutes to roast until perfectly tender and flakey. Brush with olive oil or butter, season well, then serve with herbs, lemon slices and steamed broccoli for a fresh, omega-3-rich meal.

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17. Crispy Pan-Seared Salmon Fillets

For crispy salmon fillets, dry the fish thoroughly and season it well before cooking skin-side down in a preheated pan to keep the delicate flesh tender. Press the fish down as it cooks to ensure even crisping, then flip and finish cooking for perfectly seared salmon.

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18. Greek Salmon

This Greek Salmon is a quick, delicious dish perfect for busy weeknights, taking under an hour to prepare. It features tender salmon fillets topped with a fresh Greek salsa made from tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and herbs, served over rice or crisp greens for a healthy, flavorful meal.

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19. Lemon Butter Pan Seared Sockeye Salmon

Sear Sockeye Salmon in a hot skillet with butter until crispy and golden, then flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes. Finish by pouring lemon juice, garlic, and more butter over the fish, basting it for a flavorful, flaky Alaskan-inspired meal.

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20. Lemon Garlic Salmon

This Lemon Garlic Salmon features tender salmon fillets coated in a bright, zesty lemon and fragrant garlic, combined with flavorful spices for an irresistible taste. Just marinate and bake, and you’ll have a healthy, delicious seafood dish that’s perfect for any occasion—and sure to impress with its simple, vibrant flavors.

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21. Pan Seared Honey Sriracha Salmon (5-Ingredient Recipe)

Sear the salmon until crispy on the outside and tender inside, then simmer it in a quick honey, soy, apple cider vinegar, and Sriracha sauce mixture for a perfect sweet and spicy flavor in just 15 minutes. Serve this easy 5-ingredient dish with your favorite sides for a delicious and versatile meal anytime of the week.

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22. Flavorful Marinated Grilled Salmon Recipe

Juicy salmon filets are soaked in a simple marinade of citrus, herbs, and savory spices, then grilled to perfection on an Arteflame grill for bold flavor and an even cook. This dish is quick, healthy, and ideal for both busy weeknights and laid-back weekend dinners.

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23. Blackened Salmon Fillets

Spice up your dinner with these blackened salmon fillets, coated in a bold Cajun seasoning and seared to perfection in just 25 minutes. All you need is a hot skillet, a buttery brush, and a quick flip to get that crispy, flavorful crust and tender, flaky inside!

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24. Salmon Steak [www.delish.com]

For a quick and flavorful dinner, salmon steaks are coated in a sweet and spicy sauce made with lemon juice, honey, garlic, and red pepper flakes, then cooked to perfection in a mix of olive oil and butter. This easy recipe brings out the natural richness of salmon with a bright, fresh, and slightly spicy kick in just 15 minutes.

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25. Pan-Seared Salmon Steaks

Pan-Seared Salmon Steaks are a quick, impressive dish where the high flesh-to-skin ratio allows for more delicious browning in the pan, adding great flavor. Simply season the deboned steaks with salt and pepper, lightly coat with cornstarch, and cook in hot oil until golden and tender, perfect for a special yet easy meal.

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