Smoked Salmon & Avocado Hand Rolls

Sushi is a cinch to make with this simple recipe. There's no raw seafood in the roll, and you get plenty of omega-3s from the smoked salmon. Plus brown rice adds a boost of fiber. 

Ingredients: Avocado, nori (seaweed) sheets, brown rice, smoked salmon, tomato, red onion, capers 

Calories: 400 

Salmon Salad With Vinaigrette

This French salad uses green beans, hard-boiled eggs, and a tangy vinaigrette to provide delicious complements to the grilled salmon for less than 300 calories. 

Ingredients: Green beans, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, extra-virgin olive oil, shallots, kosher salt, black pepper, salmon fillets, mixed salad greens, sweet onion, hard-boiled eggs 

Calories: 271 

Broiled Salmon With Orzo

This dish cuts time by using salad dressing as a zesty marinade. Scallions also add a nice kick to the buttery orzo.

Ingredients: Orzo, green peas, salmon fillets, reduced-fat Italian salad dressing, scallions

Calories: 347

Smoked Salmon Pizza

This pizza combines rich cream cheese with savory smoked salmon for a new take on pizza. The dill, red onion, and capers complete this Mediterranean dish. 

Ingredients: Refrigerated pizza dough, low-fat cream cheese, fresh dill, lemons, smoked salmon, capers, red onion 

Calories: 300 

Skillet Salmon & Parmesan Potatoes

The omega-3 fatty acids in the salmon have metabolism-boosting properties. This dish also features Resistant Starch, a fat-fighting carbohydrate, from the potatoes and fiber in the greens. 

Ingredients: Salmon fillet, cooking spray, potatoes, Parmesan cheese, mixed salad greens, tomatoes, balsamic vinaigrette, lemons, salt, and pepper 

Calories: 410 

Spicy Shrimp and Greens

This is a colorful salad with a spicy kick perfect to enjoy on a warm summer night. Looking for more ways to enjoy this salad? Try substituting Grilled Thyme Chicken Breasts or Grilled Pork Tenderloin for the Spicy Grilled Shrimp.

TOTAL TIME: 0:30

PREP: 0:15

LEVEL: Easy

YIELD: 4 main-dish servings

SERVES: 4

Ingredients

• 2 ear husked corn
• Spicy Grilled Shrimp
• 2 head Boston lettuce
• 1 red or yellow bell pepper
• 2 celery stalks
• ½ c. Light Ranch Dressing
• 5 dash Hot sauce

Directions

1. Grill corn alongside Spicy Grilled Shrimp 10 minutes or until slightly charred, turning. Cool; cut kernels off cob.
2. In large bowl, toss corn with lettuce, red or yellow pepper, celery, shrimp, Light Ranch Dressing, and hot sauce.
   
   
   Spicy Chicken and Greens: Prepare as directed but substitute Grilled Thyme Chicken Breasts for the shrimp. Each Serving: about 250 calories, 30 g protein, 16 g carbohydrate, 8 g total fat (2 g saturated), 3 g fiber, 70 mg cholesterol, 430 mg sodium.
   
   
   Spicy Pork and Greens: Prepare as directed but substitute Grilled Pork Tenderloin for the shrimp. Each Serving: about 270 calories, 28 g protein, 16 g carbohydrate, 11 g total fat (3 g saturated), 3 g fiber, 71 mg cholesterol, 420 mg sodium.

Pappardelle With Asparagus and Salmon

Salmon adds healthy protein to this easy pasta dish. Reduced-fat sour cream provides a creamy base without any saturated fat.

Ingredients: Salmon, salt, black pepper, olive oil, pappardelle, shallot, asparagus, vegetable broth, frozen peas, reduced-fat sour cream, green onions, fresh mint, fresh dill, lemons

Calories: 504

How to cook salmon

Few foods pack a bigger nutritional punch than salmon—it's rich in protein, heart-helping omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamin D. 

Teriyaki Salmon With Zucchini

Six ingredients make a tangy Asian dinner. You’ll get vitamin C and fiber from the zucchini, plus plenty of filling protein from the salmon. 

Ingredients: Low-sodium teriyaki sauce, salmon, sesame seeds, zucchini, scallions, canola oil 

Calories: 376