Wondering what side dishes are best with salmon? Look no further! Below we list all of our favorite salmon side dishes, including flavor-packed vegetables, simple salads, and cozy potatoes.
We love salmon so much that we have it every week. Not only is it healthy and tasty, but it also goes well with tons of sides. We've rounded up 20 dishes that pair deliciously with salmon so you know exactly what to make for your next salmon dinner.
If you need a go-to salmon recipe, try our Miso Salmon or famous Furikake Salmon. Make it with the recommended sauce or use your own sauce and seasoning and follow the same cooking method in the recipe. For a different cut of salmon, try our succulent Broiled Salmon Collars (Sake Kama). The meat falls off the bone and has bites of wonderfully flavor-packed salmon.
1. Pan Fried Potatoes with Herbs
Pan Fried Potatoes with Herbs
Pan Fried Potatoes with Herbs are buttery, savory, and pair seamlessly with salmon. You just need waxy potatoes, herbs, garlic, salt and pepper, and olive oil to make this one-pan side dish.
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2. Furikake and Lemon Shishito Peppers
Furikake and Lemon Shishito Peppers
Furikake and Lemon Shishito Peppers are sweet, spicy, and add a little kick to a salmon dinner or will whet your palate as a zesty appetizer. They only take 15 minutes to make and are loaded with umami flavor!
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3. Miso Glazed Japanese Eggplant
Miso Glazed Japanese Eggplant
Miso Glazed Japanese Eggplant (Nasu Dengaku) comes together in just 20 minutes with a handful of ingredients. It features tender Japanese eggplant and a flavor-packed caramelized miso glaze.
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4. Oven Roasted Butternut Squash
Oven Roasted Butternut Squash
Oven Roasted Butternut Squash is a delicious side packed with warm fall flavors. Our fool-proof method results in perfectly tender and caramelized butternut squash.
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5. Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan
Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan
Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan is an approachable, rich, and flavor-packed side. Not only is it bright and flavorful, it only takes a few minutes of prep, and cooks in the oven while you prepare the salmon.
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6. Elotes Style Corn with Furikake
Elotes Style Corn with Furikake
Elotes Style Corn with Furikake is a delicious umami dish inspired by Mexican street corn and flavored with Japanese ingredients. There are a few ways to enjoy this corn, including on the cob, cut into smaller servings, or cut off the cob and served as a salad.
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7. Harvest Salad with Quinoa and Arugula
Harvest Salad with Quinoa and Arugula
Harvest Salad with Quinoa and Arugula is a hearty salad recipe that can be enjoyed all year long. It's adorned with fall flavors, including dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, and sharp goat cheese. It also only takes 25 minutes to prepare and cook and can be enjoyed as a salmon side or appetizer.
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8. Maple Bacon Brussel Sprouts
Maple Bacon Brussel Sprouts
Maple Bacon Brussel Sprouts are a delicious and vibrant side dish! The Brussel sprouts are seasoned and covered with olive oil and maple syrup, then roasted and tossed with your choice of rendered bacon or pancetta.
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9. Miso Mashed Potatoes
Miso Mashed Potatoes
Miso Mashed Potatoes are creamy, rich, and flavor packed. They feature flavorful homemade miso butter, garlic, and sage and go perfectly with salmon.
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10. Sautéed Green Beans with Furikake
Sautéed Green Beans with Furikake
Sautéed Green Beans with Furikake are a tasty side with a nice crunch. The lemon juice brightens the fresh green beans, while the furikake adds umami. If you are looking for a quick side dish to impress, Sautéed Green Beans with Furikake is the perfect recipe for you.
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11. Creamy Parmesan Polenta
Creamy Parmesan Polenta
Creamy Parmesan Polenta with Cheese Crisps is a classic and versatile Italian recipe, It features smooth, velvety polenta topped with herbed frico. This authentic, restaurant-quality dish is surprisingly simple.
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12. Corn and Zucchini Fritters
Corn and Zucchini Fritters
Corn and Zucchini Fritters are a quick and easy way to add veggies to your salmon dinner. This flavor-packed recipe comes together in less than 30 minutes and is a delicious appetizer or side. Top with Greek yogurt, fresh basil, and roasted corn for extra flavor and texture!
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13. Sautéed Broccolini (Broccoletti)
Sautéed Broccolini
Sautéed Broccolini (Broccoletti) is a tender version of broccoli that goes well with just about everything and takes only 10 minutes to make. Just cook the broccolini in olive oil and toss with garlic, red chili flakes, and lemon juice for extra flavor.
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14. Vegetable Wild Rice
Vegetable Wild Rice
Our Vegetable Wild Rice recipe is a multi-faceted and easy weeknight dinner side. It features scrumptious vegetables, a wild rice blend, hearty broth, and herbs for seasoning. Enjoy it with salmon or as a stuffing!
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15. Teriyaki Tofu and Eggplant
Teriyaki Tofu and Eggplant
Teriyaki Tofu and Eggplant is a flavor-rich dish featuring crispy tofu and tender eggplant smothered in a homemade teriyaki sauce. Make it in a few easy steps in just 30 minutes and enjoy it as a nutritious salmon side.
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16. Sautéed Mushrooms with Garlic and White Wine
Sautéed Mushrooms
Sautéed Mushrooms with Garlic and White Wine is loaded with flavor and comes together quickly. These buttery mushrooms call for just a few ingredients, including mushrooms, garlic, parsley, and white wine.
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17. Japanese Cucumber Salad (Sunomono)
Japanese Cucumber Salad
Japanese Cucumber Salad (Sunomono) is light, refreshing, and packed with umami flavor. It features thinly sliced cucumbers and wakame seaweed in a tangy vinegar dressing topped with sesame seeds. Enjoy this simple 10-minute salad as an appetizer or side for salmon.
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18. Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
These Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes are our twist on a classic holiday dish. The parmesan and roasted garlic add the perfect touch of flavor without being overpowering. These flavors compliment salmon well and create a rich flavor medley.
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19. Kimchi Fried Rice
Easy Kimchi Fried Rice
Easy Kimchi Fried Rice is a zesty, one-pot rice dish that's perfect as a meal or side. Rice is cooked with kimchi, garlic, onion, and flavorful sauces, and topped with a yolky egg. It is surprisingly simple to make, customizable, and perfect for sharing!
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20. Maple Roasted Kabocha Squash (Japanese Pumpkin)
Maple Roasted Kabocha Squash (Japanese Pumpkin)
Maple Roasted Kabocha Squash is a rich squash recipe featuring Japanese pumpkin, warm maple syrup, and toasted pecans. This sheet pan recipe only takes 45 minutes to prep and can be popped in the oven while you make the salmon.
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Tips for Salmon Side Dishes
- For warm sides, make ahead of time then store and reheat when you are ready to enjoy your salmon dish.
- For salad sides, make ahead of time and dress when you are ready to serve your salmon so the lettuce leaves don’t wilt or get soggy.
- If you make the sides the day of, start the sides before you start the salmon since salmon has a short cook time.
- Make sides that compliment the salmon recipe you are making. For instance, if you are make Miso Salmon, make Japanese sides like Miso Eggplant or Japanese Cucumber Salad.
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📖 Recipe
Pan Fried Potatoes with Herbs
Pan Fried Potatoes with Herbs are buttery, savory, and our go to salmon side. They take under 30 minutes to make and all you need are waxy potatoes, herbs, garlic, salt, and olive oil.
Servings: 4
Calories: 177kcal
Equipment
- 1 Tongs
Ingredients
- 1 lb potatoes
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 4 garlic cloves sliced
- 3 tablespoon parsley minced
- 1 sprig thyme minced
- 1 sprig rosemary minced
Instructions
- Toss potatoes - In a mixing bowl, toss the potatoes in 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper.1 lb potatoes, 3 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- Cook garlic - Heat a skillet on medium heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoons of olive oil. Once the olive oil heats, add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.3 tablespoon olive oil, 4 garlic cloves
- Pan-fry potatoes - Add the potatoes to the pan and cover the skillet with a lid. Cook the potatoes for about 12-15 minutes until tender on the inside, stirring halfway through.
- Make potatoes crispy - Remove the lid and turn the heat up to medium-high. Cook the potatoes for an additional 5 minutes, or until the potatoes become golden and crispy.
- Season potatoes and serve - Remove from heat and toss with herbs. Serve warm if eating as a side or at room temperature if serving as a salad topping.3 tablespoon parsley, 1 sprig thyme, 1 sprig rosemary
Notes
Top Tip
- If you do not have fresh herbs, dried herbs are fine. You can also substitute for herb de Provence.
- Refrigerate leftover potatoes in an air-tight container then reheat them in a skillet over low-medium heat with a tablespoon of olive oil to maintain the crispy texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 19.7g | Protein: 2.3g | Fat: 10.7g | Saturated Fat: 1.6g | Sodium: 591mg | Fiber: 3.2g | Sugar: 1.4g
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Paula
Yum! It's a good idea to remind us of all the yummy side dishes!
Kelly
Great list, I will check these out!