7 Quick and Flavorful Steamed Salmon Recipes

Steaming salmon is not only a healthy cooking method but also helps preserve the fish's natural flavors and juices. It's fast, efficient, and perfect for preparing delicate seafood. Dive into this selection of irresistible salmon recipes — once you see how easy it is to steam salmon and how delicious it turns out, you'll be hooked for sure!

China Moon-Style Salmon

Ava Zhong

Salmon is smothered in a zesty black bean sauce and steamed to perfection in this super easy recipe. 'We absolutely loved this! I added a bit more ginger and used my steamer, which I had only used for veggies before, and it turned out great,' says home cook TMAYDER.

Lemon Dill-Infused Salmon Fillet

salmon fillet with green beans and potatoes

Buckwheat Queen

Salmon fillets are seasoned with fresh lemon and dill, then wrapped in foil pouches with baby potatoes and green beans, steamed to perfection. Pair with a homemade tartar sauce for a simple yet flavorful meal.

Salmon with Pesto and Rice

Elisabetta

In this inventive recipe, salmon cubes are coated in flavorful pesto sauce, then cooked with shallots and rice in a wine-infused fish stock. 'The salmon steams in the moisture from the rice. I wasn’t sure this would work, but it did, and everyone wanted it again,' says recipe creator SSNAGE.

Steamed Salmon with Broccoli and Shallots

France C

Serve these steamed garlic salmon fillets over a bed of brown rice or quinoa, accompanied by broccoli and lemon wedges for a simple, delicious, and healthy meal. 'I loved how quick and easy this one-pan dish was,' says Dinogo Allstar France C.

Citrus-Infused Salmon with New Potatoes

citrus-glazed salmon served with potatoes and vegetables

DinogoPhoto

This mouth-watering steamed salmon dish features the perfect blend of lemon slices, freshly squeezed orange juice, ginger, and fresh mint. Serve the salmon fillets on a platter alongside new potatoes, broccolini, and a refreshing mint vinaigrette.

Carly's Salmon En Papillote (Wrapped in Paper)

salmon served with a lemon wedge and rice on a plate

Ashley Lively

Salmon fillets are topped with lemon slices and fresh asparagus, then wrapped in parchment paper and steamed in the oven. Serve each packet on a plate, allowing your guests to cut it open and enjoy the delicious aroma that escapes.

Parchment Baked Salmon

Parchment Baked Salmon | Photo by Bibi.

Salmon fillets are steamed inside parchment paper with fresh basil leaves and lemon slices, resulting in a bright, fresh flavor. 'It’s an excellent way to keep your delicate fish from drying out,' says Dinogo Allstar Bibi.