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Easy Canned Salmon Recipes

Discover seven simple and delicious recipes using canned salmon that are quick to prepare and perfect for any weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon Salad and Canned Salmon Dishes
  • 1 can canned salmon Choose wild-caught for best flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt To mix with salmon for salad.
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill Chopped, for flavoring.
  • 1 lemon lemon juice Squeezed, to enhance flavor.
  • 1 egg egg For binding in salmon cakes.
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs To mix in salmon cakes.
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise To add creaminess to salmon cakes.
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning For seasoning salmon cakes.
  • 1 cup peas To mix in with pasta.
  • 8 oz pasta Any type, such as angel hair.
  • 1 cup cooked broccoli For rice bowl.
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce To drizzle on rice bowl.
  • 1 dash sriracha For flavoring in rice bowl.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mix canned salmon, Greek yogurt, dill, and lemon juice to create a creamy salmon salad.
  2. For salmon cakes, combine canned salmon, egg, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, and Old Bay seasoning. Form into patties.
  3. Cook salmon cakes in a frying pan over medium heat until golden brown on both sides.
  4. Cook pasta as per package instructions, then toss with canned salmon, peas, lemon zest, and serve.
  5. For a quick rice bowl, combine canned salmon with cooked rice, broccoli, soy sauce, and sriracha.

Notes

Canned salmon is a versatile ingredient; it can be added to various dishes for extra flavor. It keeps well in the pantry and is a quick solution for last-minute meals.