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Healthy Recipes using Steamed Salmon

Lemon Herb Steamed Salmon with Quinoa Salad

This refreshing dish features steamed salmon infused with lemon and herbs, served alongside a nutritious quinoa salad packed with vegetables.

Ingredients
  • 2 fillets of salmon (6 oz each)
  • 1 lemon (sliced)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cucumber, diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Place salmon fillets on a steamer tray, season with salt, pepper, dill, and parsley, and top with lemon slices.
  2. Steam the salmon for about 10-12 minutes until cooked through.
  3. In a bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Serve the salmon over the quinoa salad.

Asian-Inspired Steamed Salmon with Bok Choy

Enjoy a fusion of flavors with this Asian-inspired steamed salmon served with tender bok choy and a soy-ginger glaze.

Ingredients
  • 2 fillets of salmon (6 oz each)
  • 2 cups bok choy, halved
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon green onions, chopped
  • Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
  1. Mix soy sauce, ginger, and sesame oil in a small bowl.
  2. Place salmon and bok choy in a steamer, brush the soy mixture over the salmon, and steam for 10-12 minutes.
  3. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Mediterranean Steamed Salmon with Spinach and Feta

This Mediterranean dish features steamed salmon paired with sautéed spinach and crumbled feta for a burst of flavor.

Ingredients
  • 2 fillets of salmon (6 oz each)
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Season salmon with salt and pepper and steam for 10-12 minutes.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil, add garlic, and sauté spinach until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Serve the steamed salmon over the sautéed spinach and sprinkle with feta cheese.

Steamed Salmon Tacos with Avocado Salsa

These light and healthy tacos feature steamed salmon topped with a zesty avocado salsa for a delicious twist.

Ingredients
  • 2 fillets of salmon (6 oz each)
  • 4 small corn tortillas
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, diced
  • 1 lime (juiced)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • Salt to taste
Instructions
  1. Steam salmon for 10-12 minutes and flake it into pieces.
  2. In a bowl, combine avocado, red onion, lime juice, cilantro, and salt to make the salsa.
  3. Serve the flaked salmon in corn tortillas topped with avocado salsa.

Cilantro Lime Steamed Salmon with Brown Rice

This zesty dish features steamed salmon marinated with cilantro and lime, served over a bed of fluffy brown rice.

Ingredients
  • 2 fillets of salmon (6 oz each)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Marinate salmon with cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper for 15 minutes.
  2. Steam the salmon for 10-12 minutes until cooked through.
  3. Serve the salmon over brown rice, drizzling any remaining marinade on top.

Steamed Salmon with Garlic and Asparagus

This simple yet elegant dish features steamed salmon paired with vibrant asparagus and a hint of garlic.

Ingredients
  • 2 fillets of salmon (6 oz each)
  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Season salmon with salt and pepper and place it in a steamer with asparagus.
  2. Drizzle olive oil and sprinkle minced garlic over the salmon and asparagus.
  3. Steam for 10-12 minutes until the salmon is cooked and asparagus is tender.

Steamed Salmon with Mango Salsa

This tropical dish features steamed salmon topped with a refreshing mango salsa for a burst of flavor.

Ingredients
  • 2 fillets of salmon (6 oz each)
  • 1 ripe mango, diced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 red onion, diced
  • 1 lime (juiced)
  • Salt to taste
Instructions
  1. Steam salmon for 10-12 minutes until cooked through.
  2. In a bowl, mix mango, red bell pepper, red onion, lime juice, and salt to create the salsa.
  3. Top the steamed salmon with mango salsa before serving.

Spicy Steamed Salmon with Cauliflower Rice

This dish features steamed salmon with a spicy kick, served over healthy cauliflower rice for a low-carb meal.

Ingredients
  • 2 fillets of salmon (6 oz each)
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
  • 1 head cauliflower, riced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Brush salmon with sriracha sauce and steam for 10-12 minutes.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté riced cauliflower until tender, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  3. Serve the spicy salmon over the cauliflower rice.

Herbed Steamed Salmon with Sweet Potato Mash

This wholesome dish features steamed salmon seasoned with herbs, served alongside creamy sweet potato mash.

Ingredients
  • 2 fillets of salmon (6 oz each)
  • 1 tablespoon mixed herbs (thyme, rosemary, parsley)
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Season salmon with mixed herbs, salt, and pepper, and steam for 10-12 minutes.
  2. Boil sweet potatoes until tender, then mash with butter or olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Serve the steamed salmon with a side of sweet potato mash.

Garlic Lemon Steamed Salmon with Broccoli

This nutritious dish features steamed salmon with a zesty garlic lemon flavor, served with vibrant steamed broccoli.

Ingredients
  • 2 fillets of salmon (6 oz each)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Season salmon with garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, and steam for 10-12 minutes.
  2. Steam broccoli until bright green and tender.
  3. Serve the salmon alongside the steamed broccoli.