High-Protein Salmon Recipes: 6 Quick Dinners
Salmon is one of the easiest high-protein dinners: about 20 g protein per 100 g, healthy fats and done in 15 minutes. Here are 6 ways to keep it interesting.
Written by Velion Physique. I have been doing nutrition coaching since 2019, alongside my work as a personal trainer with five training licences.
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- Sheet-pan salmon with potatoes and green beans – 150 g salmon, potatoes, beans, lemon. 200 °C, about 15 min for the fish. About 35 g protein.
- Air fryer salmon bites with a yoghurt-dill dip – 180 °C, 8–10 min. About 40 g protein with the dip. More: air fryer recipes.
- Salmon rice bowl with edamame, cucumber and soy sauce – about 42 g protein. More bowls: rice bowls.
- Creamy salmon pasta with spinach and light cream cheese – about 45 g protein.
- Salmon and quark wrap with smoked salmon – about 35 g protein, no cooking.
- Teriyaki salmon with broccoli and rice – about 38 g protein.
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Tips
- Frozen salmon fillets are cheaper and work just as well – thaw overnight in the fridge.
- Salmon is done when it flakes easily and is just opaque in the middle.
- Smoked salmon is salty – use it as a topping, not as the whole portion.
Values are approximate. More dinners: high-protein dinner ideas · tuna recipes.
General recipes, not medical or dietary advice. During pregnancy, follow your doctor's advice on fish and smoked fish.
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