This easy salmon dinner is simply cooked on the stovetop and features ripe cherry tomatoes, fresh spinach and lots of crispy bacon!
This salmon dinner is one of my favorite ways to eat salmon, it is even popular with my kids! This recipe is rather quick cooking and while I serve it as a family meal, it could easily be a great meal to entertain your guests with. It both looks and tastes impressive.
WHERE IS THE BLT SALMON DINNER RECIPE?
If you’d rather skip cooking tips, suggestions, handy substitutions, related recipe ideas – and get straight to the BLT Salmon Dinner Recipe– simply scroll to the bottom of the page where you can find the printable recipe card.
Which Salmon Is The Best?
This is somewhat controversial. Her are a few things to consider before you make your next purchase:
- US Atlantic Salmon – Often farmed and typically found off the coast of Maine. Nutritionally as good as wild caught, containing as many Omega-3’s as their wild counterparts.
- Imported Alaskan Salmon-Farmed from places like Chile, Canada, Norway..some places do not have the environmental practices and safeguards that we place on our farmed salmon.
- Alaskan or Wild Caught Salmon – Often caught of the coast in the Pacific Northwest. This industry is closely watched so that too many fish are not taken from the oceans. Fish may taste “fishier” or have a more intense flavor than salmon from other areas, also, it is generally more vibrant in color.
I am not advocating one type of salmon over another, these are just a few points to consider. Keep in mind, that wild caught may have bones and that farm-raised salmon might be sent out for de-boning.
Salmon Filet or Steaks for This Salmon Dinner?
Honestly, either will do. The topping works well for either salmon cut. This is your preference.
How Do I know When My Salmon Is Done?
As salmon cooks, it will turn from its raw, translucent pink color to a more opaque color. It is ok if there is a tiny bit of pink when you remove the salmon from the heat source. It will continue to cook once it is removed from the heat. If you wait until the fish is opaque all the way through, it might end up being overcooked and dry.
When salmon flakes easily but still has a little color, it is done and ready to be plated. Salmon cooks quickly, make sure you watch it closely.
A side note, if my salmon has skin, I cook with the skin side down first. This will crisp up the skin and make it easy for a spatula to slide under the salmon. You can certainly prepare the salmon without the skin.
Any Ingredient Substitutions For This Salmon Dinner?
Spinach can withstand the heat nicely in this dish but kale would work as well, the flavor profile will be altered quite a bit.
Turkey bacon, pancetta or prosciutto can all be used in place of the bacon in this recipe.
Recipes Like Salmon Dinner
Mediterranean Salmon Sheet Pan
Easy Grilled Salmon with Chickpea Salsa
BLT Salmon
This easy salmon dinner is simply cooked on the stovetop and features ripe cherry tomatoes, fresh spinach and lots of crispy bacon!
Ingredients
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 6 strips thick cut bacon, chopped
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 4 Salmon steaks
Instructions
Season salmon with salt, and pepper. Cook in preheated skillet for 4-5 minutes per side or until fish flakes easily. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, fry bacon. Remove. Drain all but 1 tablespoon of grease. Add tomatoes to hot pan, and saute just until tomatoes begin to soften. Add spinach and cook only until it begins to wilt but does not lose its color. Spoon veggies over salmon. Top with crumbled bacon.
Nutrition Information
Amount Per Serving Calories 2411Total Fat 176gSaturated Fat 47gCholesterol 550mgSodium 1652mgFiber 3gSugar 6gProtein 186g
QueenMomJen says
Love the list. I’m there with you sister!
I love your creations (I want to come over for dinner every night, but that might be too much). This salad looks so yummy and easy. Thanks for sharing.
Lemonsforlulu says
Being the queen, you would be allowed to sit at the head of the table!!
ChgoJohn says
This is such a great Summertime dish. Quick, easy to prepare, and certainly lighter fare than most meals. And just look at it. That is one appetizing salad!
Lemonsforlulu says
Thanks John, I was very happy with this dish.
Carol ( Answer Is Chocolate) says
I love your list and your BLT salmon looks yummy.
Lemonsforlulu says
Thanks! The family loved it!
Krista @Everyday Mom's Meals says
My husband would love this! He loves salmon and the spinach puts it over the top. Thanks for sharing at Church Supper. Have a blessed week & come back soon.
Lemonsforlulu says
Thank you! The spinach was a nice topping!
Kady says
This looks really yummy! We will have to try it out. Thanks for sharing!
Lemonsforlulu says
I hope you do try it out! Thanks for stopping by!
Ugochi says
I love salmon… a lot. So it was great for me to find this here. I trust you are enjoying your summer.
Finding you a great blogger,I just nominated you for The Liebester Award.
You can go here to receive it:https://www.ugochi-jolomi.com/2012/08/my-liebster-award.html
Have a great day!
Lemonsforlulu says
Thank you so much for the award!
Nichi - The Mandatory Mooch says
What a great twist on salmon!! Thank you so much for linking up to Tasty Thursdays last week. Hope to see you again this week!! The party is live at https://mandatorymooch.blogspot.com/2012/08/tasty-thursdays-3.html
Nichi – The Mandatory Mooch
Lemonsforlulu says
Thanks for the party!
Becky says
You are definitely my kind of girl!! Love the list!!! I am exhausted right now, but there are too many great recipes like this one to get caught up on!! Thank you for linking to Foodtastic Friday! Please don’t forget to come back this week. Salmon and bacon makes me happy. 🙂
Lemonsforlulu says
Glad I’m not alone! Thank you!
cookingwithcurls says
We have responsibilities now that we didn’t have when we were younger! What if I do that cannonball into the water and injure myself, who will get the kids home? As children we never have to think about things like that 🙂 I’m going with the theory, that if I use un-cured/nitrate free bacon…..I can still eat it!
Lemonsforlulu says
Could you eat pancetta instead?? Thanks for understanding Lisa!
A Little Claireification says
This is such a fun post and, as always, it looks delicious!! {and I am not sure which thing is my favorite but I laughed really hard at #2!! } Pinning!! xoxo
Mercy Gallardo says
Hi Tanya, I ´m posting your salmon salad on my FB page Challenging Arts & Crafts…. such a scrumptious looking salad…thanks for sharing!
Lemonsforlulu says
Well thank you Mercy!
Kathie Ball says
Check your wording in recipe. This is how the recipe reads:
In the same skillet, fry bacon. Remove. Drain all but 1 T of grease. Add tomatoes to hot pan, and suate just until tomatoes begin to soften. Add spinach and cook only until it begins to wilt but does not loose it’s color. Spoon veggies over chicken. Top with crumbled bacon.
It’s Salmon not Chicken.
Lemonsforlulu says
I clearly had chicken on the brain. But the topping would be great with chicken too!
Mina Ross says
with these simple ingredients, how is it over 2,400 calories? This doesn’t make sense. Please let me know the correct calorie numbers. Thank kyou
Lemonsforlulu says
I believe my recipe card could be out of whack. I am looking into it.
Who Me says
The knife and fork in the picture are rusty, makes the dish less appealing visually. I’m still going to make it, with clean utensils!
Tanya Schroeder says
They are just rustic props, pay no mind to them, they never touch the food 🙂