12 Genius Canned Salmon Recipes

Are you a salmon lover? Here’s one for you: this salmon croquettes recipe! Similar to salmon cakes, they’re simple and incredibly tasty. Mix canned salmon with some spices and breadcrumbs, then pan fry them until golden. Serve dipped into tartar sauce or remoulade, and they’re a total treat! 

Here’s a classic canned salmon recipe: Salmon Salad! It’s a creamy, crunchy mix of tangy flavors: just like Tuna Salad but using canned salmon. The flavor is savory and satisfying, and this recipe has a healthy spin with less mayo. It takes just 5 minutes, and works with crackers, in lettuce wraps, in a sandwich, and more.

Here’s a recipe that works with canned salmon and satisfies every time: Salmon Caesar Salad! Imagine: tender, flakes of salmon nestled with bursts of crunchy romaine, juicy cherry tomatoes and crunchy croutons. It’s all covered in a creamy homemade Caesar dressing that makes each bite absolutely sublime.

Here’s a tasty canned salmon recipe that’s worked its way into our regular rotation: Salmon Patties! These babies are just like crab cakes but they use canned salmon instead. Using canned makes them fast and easy to make — and cheaper than using fresh salmon. Pair them with tartar sauce or remoulade sauce, and the contrast of the crisp, herb-scented patties against the creamy dipping sauce is unreal. 

Need a quick and easy lunch idea? Try this Salmon Salad Sandwich! A unique spin on the classic tuna version, it’s irresistibly creamy and savory: a tasty spread that comes together in minutes. Spread it on bread for a quick lunch, or try it on a croissant for a brunch idea. Either way, it’s hard to resist this hearty sandwich: and it requires no cooking or fancy kitchen skills whatsoever. 

This canned salmon pasta recipe is fast, fresh, light, and uses a handful of everyday ingredients. It's ready in about 20 minutes and is ridiculously simple to make! Making it with canned salmon instead of fresh makes it easy to whip together with pantry staples. via Salt and Lavender

These salmon meatballs are quick and easy to make with with canned salmon! The salmon also makes them budget-friendly. Serve them as an appetizer, snack, or even as a main dish with a lovely green basil cream sauce. via Mash and Spread

This quick and easy Spicy Canned Salmon & Rice Bowl makes an easy high protein, budget-friendly, 5-minute lunch that's great for meal prep! Canned salmon is the star of the dish, served over brown rice with cucumbers, sriracha, scallions, and furikake or nori. via Skinny Taste

Canned salmon recipes often riff on favorites with canned tuna, like this salmon macaroni salad! It's ready in just 30 minutes, a quick and easy dinner or lunch made from pantry staples. Mix the noodles with salmon with a creamy sauce and crunchy veggies. via Simply Recipes

Want to make canned salmon into dinner? Salmon loaf is one of those classic retro recipes that is still just as delicious today as it was when our Grandma’s made them! It’s easier than frying up individual salmon cakes. via The Kitchen Magpie

Here's another retro canned salmon recipe: salmon casserole! Mix up canned salmon with a rich and creamy filling, all topped with melty cheese and buttery, crunchy Ritz crackers. It takes no more than 10 minutes to prepare this delicious casserole dish. via I'm Hungry For That

Last up in these canned salmon recipes: Salmon Burgers! These tasty numbers feature canned salmon, panko, refreshing lemongrass, and a sweet-spicy zingy combo of red curry paste and brown sugar. So good and so simple! via Pinch of Yum