It's easy to look to a weeknight dinner as a mindless exercise: to go back to the things that work, over and over, to get bored of them and then still, maybe, keep eating them. Chicken. Pasta. Beans. Repeat. Whether salmon is in that rotation or not, it's time to do something, anything, new -- without giving up convenience or health or the heroic fact that it's a weeknight and there's dinner on the table. Here are our 9 favorite salmon recipes: all weekend dinner party-worthy, and magically weeknight-friendly.
Crispy Coconut Kale with Roasted Salmon and Coconut Rice by Ashley Couse | Bloom and Nourish

Ginger Soy Glazed Salmon by Meatballs&Milkshakes
Salmon with a Thai Curry Sauce by fiveandspice

Aromatic Poached Salmon with Rye Caper Breadcrumbs by gingerroot

Maple-Cardamom Glazed Salmon by alasully

Salmon Mocqueca by WinnieAb

Roast Salmon with a Cheat's Vietnamese Caramel Sauce by Kristin

Tangy Teriyaki Salmon by Singerinkitchen

Smoked Salmon on Mustard-Chive and Dill Butter Toasts by Kukla

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