What goes well with salmon?
We analyzed over 150,000 recipes to figure out which ingredients makes salmon better. On average, recipes with salmon gets 4.32⭐ review scores. But in some combinations, review scores get a lot better.
Here comes the combinations we found:
Stand out:
light olive oil
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Better than not:
bacon,
sake,
oil,
tarragon,
mirin,
baby potatoes,
greek yogurt,
chicken broth,
potatoes,
chives,
rice vinegar,
mango,
parmesan,
hoisin sauce,
cayenne,
shallots,
cilantro,
orange juice,
carrots,
mayonnaise,
dill,
crumbs,
all purpose flour,
asparagus,
red pepper flakes,
garlic powder,
ginger,
onion,
sesame oil,
soy sauce,
sugar,
thyme,
vegetable oil,
water
Scores poorly:
black pepper,
basil,
cumin,
lemon juice,
butter,
green onions,
feta cheese,
balsamic vinegar,
baby spinach,
parsley,
bones,
smoked paprika
Pay attention:
flour,
maple syrup,
olive oil,
onion powder,
white wine,
egg,
tomatoes,
cherry tomatoes,
mustard,
cucumber,
oregano,
honey,
kosher salt,
dark brown sugar,
red onion,
milk,
celery,
paprika,
horseradish,
red bell pepper,
chili powder,
sesame,
sour cream,
unsalted butter,
worcestershire sauce
Makes both ingredients worse:
dijon mustard,
sea salt
Remember this is how people score them online. A bad combination might not be a bad combination. It might be hard to cook or people make poor substitutions. If you think it makes sense to use something, just pay extra attention.
Here are some great recipes I found with salmon:
Oven-Roasted Salmon, Asparagus and New Potatoes
www.simplyrecipes.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.9/10
Pan Seared Salmon with Avocado Remoulade
www.simplyrecipes.com
Review: 4.84615/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.9/10
Grilled Salmon Salad With Lime, Chiles and Herbs
cooking.nytimes.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.8/10
Salmon and Cucumber Tartare With Wasabi Sauce
cooking.nytimes.com
Review: 4/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.8/10
Grilled Salmon with Avocado Salsa (Healthy Whole30 Salmon Recipe!)
www.thecookierookie.com
Review: 4.78/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.8/10
Foil Baked Salmon with Leeks and Bell Peppers
www.simplyrecipes.com
Review: 4.32/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.8/10
Salmon with Deconstructed Romesco Sauce Recipe
www.seriouseats.com
Review: 4.32/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.7/10
Dinner Tonight: Seared Salmon Salad with Roasted Shallot and Chile Dressing Recipe
www.seriouseats.com
Review: 4.32/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.7/10
Sake Glazed Salmon with Garlic Chive Egg Noodles
food52.com
Review: 4.33333/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.7/10
