21 Easy Leftover Salmon Recipes - Dining and Cooking

1Salmon Tacos leftover salmon recipes salmon tacos C.W. Newell

Yesterday’s salmon is today’s taco! These foolproof fish tacos come together so easily with leftover roasted salmon and street corn-inspired slaw nestled into your choice of corn or flour tortillas. Don’t forget the extra squeeze of lime at the end for extra freshness!

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2Kale Salad with Salmon leftover salmon recipes kale salad with salmon Ralph Smith

Ree’s flavorful kale, red onion, and mushroom salad is even better when served alongside a tender salmon fillet. Doctor up leftover salmon with a coating of balsamic glaze, and you won’t even be able to tell it was made the night before!

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3Green Goddess Salmon Grain Bowls leftover salmon recipes green goddess salmon grain bowls Ryan Liebe

This versatile fish takes well to so many flavors, including herby green goddess dressing! Flake your leftover salmon and place it over a hearty bowl of quinoa, spinach, and veggies. Finish with a generous drizzle of dressing and sunflower seeds for some added crunch!

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4Salmon Cakes with Mango Salsa leftover salmon recipes salmon cakes with mango salsa Erica Kastner

This simple salmon cake recipe calls for cooked salmon, which is then skinned, crumbled, and formed into round patties. Then, pan-fry them until golden brown and serve on a bed of rice with tangy mango salsa!

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5Spicy Salmon Rice Bowls leftover salmon recipes salmon rice bowl Antonis Achilleos

Coat your leftover salmon in a sweet and spicy sauce, then toss it over white rice for your new favorite weeknight dinner! Finish the bowl with crunchy cucumbers, creamy avocado, and a drizzle of spicy mayo for extra texture and flavor.

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6Greek Salmon Couscous Bowls greek salmon couscous bowls with tzatziki drizzle Danielle Daly

This fresh veggie and couscous bowl is the perfect base for your leftover salmon. And thanks to the creamy tzatziki, you don’t ever have to worry about your salmon being dry.

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7Grilled Salmon Caesar Salad grilled salmon caesar salad overhead Natalie Perry / The Pioneer Woman

Skip the steps for cooking the salmon and just flake your leftover salmon over this crisp, refreshing salad. It’s a fun twist on a classic Caesar.

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8Everything-Cucumber Smoked Salmon Bites everything cucumber smoked salmon bites Ryan Liebe

Yes, you can enjoy the flavors of a bagel without the carbs! These little bites have everything bagel seasoning, spread of cream cheese, and smoked salmon—just like your favorite morning sandwich.

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9Mediterranean Salmon-Veggie Grain Bowl mediterranean salmon veggie grain bowl with feta Con Poulos

If you’re looking for a weekday lunch that’s anything but boring, look no further than a hearty grain bowl. You can switch up the quinoa for your favorite grain, add any veggies you have laying around, and top it with last night’s salmon—easy!

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10Smoked Salmon Dip smoked salmon dip with rainbow of veggies Brian Woodcock

If you prepared a big brunch with bagels, smoked salmon, and the works, you may have leftovers to spare. Switch things up the next day with this creamy dip using extra salmon. You can even transform bagels into bagel chips for dipping.

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11Thai-Inspired Salmon Salad thai inspired salmon salad Erica Kastner / The Pioneer Woman

Using leftover salmon makes this quick salad even easier! That means more time for making the homemade peanut dressing—it’s worth it!

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12Yuzu Salmon Onigiri leftover salmon recipes yuzu salmon onigiri Whisper of Yum

This recipe calls for fresh salmon, which is then broiled and crumbled, but you can easily substitute it for leftover salmon from the night before. Just chop it into small pieces, coat it in creamy yuzu mayo, and dip the sides of the onigiri in furikake for a crunchy, salty finish.

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13Salmon Cakes salmon cakes with dip and hands Natasha’s Kitchen

Most salmon cake recipes require you to cook the salmon with the rest of the ingredients, but this one is perfect for using leftover salmon. All you need to do is flake the cooked salmon, then mix with the veggies and binders before searing.

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14Creamy Asparagus and Salmon PastaFoodie Crush

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15Salmon Croquettes salmon croquettes with dip Immaculate Bites16Salmon Tacos with Avocado SalsaCooking Classy

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17Teriyaki Salmon Lettuce WrapsOur Salty Kitchen18Salmon BLT Sandwich salmon blt sandwich with knife sticking in Honest Grub Honest Foodie

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19Salmon Salad salmon salad in white bowl Well Plated by Erin

A cold salmon salad can be used in so many ways. Serve it up for a fancy brunch party or add it to your weekday lunch. It can be served over a bed of greens, on a sandwich, or simply on its own.

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20Mediterranean Salmon Orzo SaladMarisa Moore