Salmon For Dinner Tonight? These Are The 13 Best Side Dishes For That
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If you are making salmon for dinner tonight, don’t skimp on some delicious side dishes. Nobody wants to spend hours in the kitchen, but everyone wants a good meal. So find a compromise. Make great food that doesn’t take long to cook. Most of these can be made in 30-40 minutes. A couple take longer, but they are super simple to prep. So don’t settle for another boring side salad with your seafood. Make one of these delicious side dishes that pair perfectly with salmon.
1. Loaded Smashed Potatoes
If you have a little more time to cook, these loaded smashed potatoes are a great option for a delicious side dish. You can switch the toppings to whatever you like best, or let everyone top their own from a buffet of toppings.
2. Garlicky Green Beans
Looking for a simple, flavorful side dish that will elevate your salmon? These garlicky green beans are tossed with plenty of garlic, healthy oil, shallots, and a pinch of salt for a savory, garlicky, and oh-so-satisfying side for your salmon.
3. Lemon Garlic Potatoes
When you’re not in the mood to mash some potatoes, you can make these roasted lemon garlic potatoes instead. They are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside with a good amount of zest to accentuate the flavor of the salmon you serve with them.
4. Kale Salad
A light and refreshing salad is best to serve with baked salmon. You have to try this incredible kale salad because it is quick and simple and goes perfectly with salmon. The avocado gives you extra healthy fats and fiber while the kale gives you plenty of roughage and delicious flavor.
5. Maple Glazed Carrots
Whether you serve these for a special occasion or want a nice dinner for the family, these maple glazed carrots pair perfectly with baked salmon. You can multiply the recipe as many times as you need to feed a crowd, and they go well with potatoes of any kind.
6. Garlic Mushrooms
These garlic mushrooms are a perfect side dish for just about any main course, especially salmon. You can use any mushrooms you want for this and sprinkle them with fresh Italian parsley. Mushroom lovers will not want to miss this incredible recipe.
7. Butternut Squash Risotto
This butternut squash risotto features tender mushrooms and delicious butternut squash puree. It can also be made with cauliflower rice, as shown in this recipe. Either way, it’s a deliciously comforting side dish for salmon.
8. Potato Wedges
Potatoes are so versatile, and there are many ways to prepare them. Potato wedges are suitable as a side dish for salmon to bring in depth of flavor and added texture to your meal. Plus, who doesn’t love potatoes with their salmon?
9. Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts
If you prefer having greens or veggies with your baked salmon, look no further than this maple-roasted Brussels sprouts recipe. It is a fabulously simple and tasty way to prepare Brussels sprouts. It’s perfect for anything from a holiday table to a simple, weeknight dinner.
10. Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
Truly, the fastest mashed potatoes made from scratch are Instant Pot mashed potatoes. Nothing cooks them faster with fewer dishes to clean up and still makes them incredibly delicious. Make a bed of these mashed potatoes for your baked salmon for a satisfying comfort meal at home.
11. Zucchini Pasta
If you like having baked salmon with pasta, this zucchini pasta recipe is what you need. It’s a delightful and creamy dish that combines the freshness of zucchini with the richness of a plant-based cream sauce.
12. Blueberry Mango Salsa
This delicious blueberry mango salsa is as much of a side dish as it is a garnish for salmon. Spread it over the top of your salmon, or simply serve it as a side to enjoy like any other side dish. It’s light and refreshing, and you’ll love the incredible flavors that truly complement your salmon.
13. Instant Pot Coconut Rice
If you love Thai flavors with your salmon, try this Instant Pot coconut rice as a side dish. This rice dish is versatile because you can serve it as it is or top it with additional ingredients. The coconut milk makes the texture extra smooth and delicious, while some chopped peanuts are great to top things off.
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