Ree Drummond was late to the game when it comes salmon. “I didn’t start liking salmon until my 40’s,” she says. But these days, she loves making blackened salmon, sheet pan salmon puttanesca, and other salmon recipes as a nutritious alternative to her typical steak dinner. After all, salmon is a good-for-you, quick-cooking fish that’s perfect for healthy weeknight dinners. But what happens when you make a big batch of baked salmon and have leftovers to spare? Do not worry! These easy leftover salmon recipes will put your tasty fish dinner to work again and again.
Here, you’ll find out just how versatile salmon can be in meals. Not only can you serve it warm or cold, but the flavor of salmon can also vary from Mediterranean-inspired to taco-spiced. Try the Greek salmon couscous bowls or the salmon lettuce wraps drizzled with teriyaki sauce. You can simply use salmon as an addition to sandwiches and salads or transform the fish into tasty salmon cakes or croquettes. We’ve even included a few leftover smoked salmon recipes that go way beyond your typical bagel spread. And, be sure to check out our tips for reheating rice–it’s helpful for making the popular salmon rice bowls. From quick lunch ideas to next-day pasta recipes, these creative ways to use leftover salmon will save you time and money in the week ahead.
