What Are Salmon fillets and How Can I Use Them?

If salmon fillets have turned up in a recipe or caught your eye at the store, here's what you need to use them with confidence and how to choose them, cook them, store them, what to substitute, and 167 recipes to try them in.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1/2 fillet (198g)

Amount per Serving

Calories 362Calories from Fat 193

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 21.5g 33%

Saturated Fat 4.3g 22%

Trans Fat ~

Cholesterol 116mg 39%

Sodium 116mg 5%

Total Carbohydrate 0.0g 0%

Dietary Fiber 0g 0%

Sugars ~

Protein 39.4g

Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 13%

Calcium 2% • Iron 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

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Where found

Salmon fillets are usually found in the meats section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group

Salmon fillets are a member of the Finfish and Shellfish Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much do salmon fillets weigh?

Amount	Weight
½ fillet	198 grams
3 ounce	85 grams

Finfish and Shellfish Products

Anchovy paste 42 Anchovy fillets 171 Caviar 28 Fish, cod 31 Flounder fish fillets 45 Fish fillets 164 Sole fillets 56 Haddock 28 Halibut 45 Salmon steaks 81

In Chinese:	鲑鱼片
British (UK) term:
en français:	filets de saumon
en español:	filetes de salmón

Recipes using salmon fillets

There are 167 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Pasta Shells with Salmon, Tomatoes & Toasted Bread Crumbs

This easy and simple recipe also came out delicious. Lemon juice added a touch of refreshing taste, and the overall flavour was well balanced. Giving this dish a five star.

Salmon Fillet with Dilled Potatoes

Quick, easy and delicious. The creamy potato salad was a great side dish to serve with dilly salmon, and we had all the goodness our bodies needed as well. A perfect dinner on a busy weekday.

Favorite Grilled Salmon & Marinade

Grilled salmon with a tangy red wine vinegar and Italian-herb marinade. A simple, foolproof grilling recipe with garlic, olive oil, and fresh herbs that lets the salmon flavor shine.

Seafood in Coconut, Ginger & Lemongrass Sauce

A delightful gourmet recipe brought to you by Real Food Direct

Salmon Rosemary Burgers

Salmon rosemary burgers with hand-chopped fresh salmon, Dijon, horseradish, and fragrant rosemary. A hearty grilled fish burger that holds together on the grates without falling apart into the fire.

Creamy Salmon & New Potato Salad

Creamy yet refreshing. The salmon and new potatoes were tossed with a creamy dressing, and it was so tasty.

Grilled Whole Salmon Fillet

Whole salmon fillet grilled on foil with a sweet teriyaki-lemon glaze and garlic. Smoky, caramelized edges with moist, flaky fish inside. Stunning for a crowd, simple enough for a weeknight.

Brown Sugar & Soy Glazed Salmon with Broccoli Rice

This easy to make dish will for sure wow your dinner table. The brown sugar and soy sauce glaze is salty and sweet, which makes a delicious crust for the salmon after broiling. Broccoli rice is a perfect side dish to go with the salmon.

Salmon Poached with Tomatoes & Swiss Chard

Salmon poached in a fragrant tomato, ginger, and coconut milk broth with Swiss chard. A one-pan main dish that finishes in 15 minutes with tender flaking fish.

Salmon in Aioli Sauce

A rich and delicious and satisfying salmon dish that even meets all the requirements of a Paleo diet.

Ginger Cedar Planked Salmon with Maple Glaze

Grilled Ginger-Sesame Cedar Planked Salmon with Maple Glaze recipe

Asian Glazed Salmon (Easy)

Quick and easy Asian glazed salmon. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal.

Glazed Salmon Fillets

Quick and easy glazed salmon fillets. Asian inspired flavors that is rich in protein and healthy fats.

Brown Sugar & Soy Grilled Salmon

Excellent, the taste was awesome, very easy. This is probably by far my favorite salmon recipe.

Maple-dill Roasted Salmon

Quick and easy roasted salmon with a sweet and slightly citrus glaze.

Seared Salmon

Very nice flavor and easy to make. I drizzled some of the marinade over the salmon during the covered cooking time and used it as a sauce. I might add some chopped fresh ginger to the marinade next time. Cooking time was perfect.

Polynesian Glazed Salmon

A succulent and tantalizing salmon dish made with garlic, horseradish and pure maple syrup.

Easy Baked Salmon with Dill on Rice

Oven baked salmon with dill recipe bakes in rice topped tomatoes and mushrooms for an easy weekday main dish recipe.

15 Minute Perfect Shallow Poached Salmon

Incredibly quick and easy and packed with flavor. Shallow poaching keeps the flavor from leeching into the poaching liquid and then reducing the liquid to make a sauce captures every last drop of delicate flavor.

Crispy Salmon with Mushrooms

Quick and easy. Cooking the salmon on one side over a higher heat creates an incredibly crispy coating to the salmon with or without the skin. In this recipe a flavorful mushroom broth is quickly made. Any kind of mushrooms can be used but if you can find them try Enoki straw mushrooms for a unique treat.