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    Perfect Pairings: 27 Quick & Easy Side Dishes to Serve With Salmon

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on June 20, 2023, updated June 20, 2023 - Leave a Comment

    Enhance your next salmon dinner with this collection of 27 quick and easy side dishes that will pir perfectly with your favorite fish. From vibrant salads and roasted vegetables to flavorful grains and creamy sauces, these side dishes will take your salmon dish to whole new levels of deliciousness. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply enjoying a weeknight meal, these pairings add variety to your plate, making every bite a delicious culinary adventure.

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    Arugula Salad with Honey Lemon Vinaigrette

    Arugula salad.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This sweet, salty, acidic salad pairs perfectly with fatty salmon.

    Get the recipe from always use butter: Arugula Salad with Sun-dried Tomatoes & Honey Lemon Vinaigrette

    Creamy Rice

    Creamy rice.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Rice might sound basic, but this creamy version is anything but! Infused with butter & chicken stock it's the best rice you've ever had.

    Get the recipe from always use butter: Creamy Rice

    Black Olive Tapenade

    Tapenade.
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    Made without anchovies, but still delicious paired with fish. Try baking your salmon under it and thank me later.

    Get the recipe from always use butter: Vegan Black Olive Tapenade (Easy Recipe!)

    Country Potatoes

    Country potatoes.
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    A delicious side for grilled salmon, and so easy to make with leftover potatoes.

    Get the recipe from always use butter: Quick And Easy Country Potatoes

    Instant Pot Asparagus Risotto

    A bowl of instant pot asparagus risotto.
    Image credit: Sarah Cook.

    Don't be scared - making risotto is so easy, and especially in the instant pot! And those flavors - a perfect pairing for salmon.

    Get the recipe from Sustainable Cooks: Instant Pot Asparagus Risotto

    Guacamole

    Guacamole.
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    Guacamole with salmon - have I gone mad? Not at all! For a spicy almon dish this is actually the perfect sauce!

    Get the recipe from always use butter: Classic Vegan Guacamole

    French Potato Salad

    Photo credit: always use butter.

    If smoked salmon is what's for dinner, this creamy potato salad is the perfect side.

    Get the recipe from always use butter: Creamy Vegan Potato Salad with Dijon Mustard [no mayo!]

    Air Fryer Frozen Brussels Sprouts

    Brussel sprouts.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Earthy brussels sprouts and sweet & sour honey balsamic vinaigrette make a great pairing for any type of salmon - especially smoked.

    Get the recipe from always use butter: Air Fryer Frozen Brussel Sprouts with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette

    Whipped Lemon Butter

    Whipped butter.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This whipped butter is great for adding extra flavor.

    Get the recipe from always use butter: All Butter Whipped Butter with Lemon

    Greek Potatoes with Lemon & Feta Cheese

    Greek potatoes.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Lemon + Feta cheese = best friends for salmon.

    Get the recipe from always use butter: Greek Potatoes with Lemon & Feta Cheese

    Air Fryer Asparagus

    Air fryer asparagus on a plate.
    Image credit: Sarah Cook.

    Asparagus & salmon are a match made in heaven.

    Get the recipe from Sustainable Cooks: Air Fryer Asparagus

    Avocado Lime Ranch

    Avocado lime ranch.
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    Avocado & lime are maybe the best flavors ever to pair with salmon.

    Get the recipe from always use butter: Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing

    Roasted Lemon Tahini Cauliflower

    Image credit: Katie Trant.

    A favorite dish of mine - and especially delicious with salmon!

    Get the recipe from Hey Nutrition Lady: Lemony Roasted Tahini Cauliflower

    Scalloped Potatoes

    A pan full of scalloped potatoes.
    Image credit: Sarah Cook.

    Nothing says fancy salmon dinner like these potatoes!

    Get the recipe from Sustainable Cooks: Gluten-free Scalloped Potatoes

    Tyrosalata

    Tyrosalata.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    A classic pairing for salmon in my house - salty, cheesy, acidic goodness will make you grab spoonful after spoonful.

    Get the recipe from always use butter: Whipped Feta Cheese (Tyrosalata)

    Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes with Cinnamon

    Sweet potato wedges.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Sweet potatoes and cinnamon are both great flavor pairings for salmon.

    Get the recipe from always use butter: Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes with Cinnamon

    Teriyaki Sauce

    Teriyaki sauce.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Teriyaki salmon is a delicious dish all on its own, and you can also serve the teriyaki sauce on the side for any Asian flavored salmon.

    Get the recipe from always use butter: Easy Homemade Teriyaki Sauce

    Air Fryer Cauliflower

    Cauliflower in a bowl.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Cauliflower with a kick from a flavor packed rub - so perfect for pairing with spicy salmon dishes!

    Get the recipe from always use butter: Air Fryer Frozen Cauliflower

    Lemon Ricotta Pasta

    Lemon ricotta pasta.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Just add salmon - and this is a complete meal.

    Get the recipe from always use butter: Lemon Ricotta Pasta

     

    Air Fryer Potato Wedges

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    Classic potato wedges, just better - thanks to the air fryer. And great as a canvas for salmon and a sauce.

    Get the recipe from always use butter: Air Fryer Potato Wedges

    Lime Aioli

    Lime aioli.
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    Top salmon burgers with lime aioli or serve it with hot smoked salmon - and get ready to learn how easy it is to make aioli.

    Get the recipe from always use butter: 5-minute Lime Aioli from Scratch

    Garlic Roasted Broccoli

    Garlic roasted brococli.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This super easy dish will make you want to have broccoli with every meal.

    Get the recipe from always use butter: Garlic Roasted Broccoli

    Sour Cream Sauce with Avocado & Lime

    Sour cream sauce.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Acidic sauces are best friends with fatty salmon dishes.

    Get the recipe from always use butter: Easy Sour Cream Sauce

    Mashed Potatoes

    A bowl of mashed potatoes.

    Mashed potatoes might not be your first thought to pair with salmon. But trust me, it's a winner...

    Get the recipe from always use butter: Mashed Potatoes without Milk

    Smashed Potatoes

    Smashed potatoes.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Potato sides don't get any better than this.

    Get the recipe from always use butter: Crispy Roasted Smashed Potatoes

    Chipotle Ranch

    Chipotle ranch.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Smoky, spicy and super tasty - this ranch version is great for pairing with barbecued salmon.

    Get the recipe from always use butter: Easy Chipotle Ranch Dressing

    Avocado Mango Salad

    Avocado mango salad.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    A must for salmon tacos - and delicious next to almost any type of salmon, especially barbecued!

    Get the recipe from always use butter: Avocado Mango Salad

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    A waffle fry.
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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has more than 20 years of experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN  and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, Daily Kos, The Grio, The Asian Parent, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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